Axio Imager 2
FIRST-TIME SET-UP
ZEISS
Unpacking and installing the microscope
01/2016
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FIRST-TIME SET-UP
The Axio Imager 2 microscope can be installed, modified and started up independently by the customer.
On request, the microscope can also be installed or modified by the ZEISS Service department (fee
charged).
Before installing and starting-up the microscope, carefully read the
notes on instrument
safety
(see Section 1).
3.1
Unpacking and installing the
microscope
The basic instrument is packed to commercial
standards in a polyethylene case with cardboard
packaging.
It contains the following components: stand,
binocular tube, objectives, eyepieces, condenser,
HAL 100 illuminator, microscope mat and various
small parts, such as DIC slider, spare lamp, dust
cover, tool bag with tools.
The following components are factory-mounted
onto the microscope stand: mechanical stage,
specimen holder, objectives, polarizer, filter holder,
reflected-light illuminator and adjusting aid for
HBO / XBO lamps.
Additional optional accessories are supplied in a
separate box.
•
Remove all components from the packaging, observing the instructions provided for unpacking the
instrument.
The stand can be carried using the handle (Fig.9/
2
) at the rear of the stand. The second
holding point must never be on the microscope stage itself, as this could damage the guide.
The grip recess on the cover part Fig.9/
3
) constitutes a safe second holding point.
•
Use the delivery note to check that the delivery is complete.
•
Place the instrument (Fig.9/
1
) onto a vibration-free, flat worktable.
•
Keep the original packaging for storage or for returning the instrument to the manufacturer, or
dispose of it properly.
Fig.9
Setting up the microscope
