2 Safety | 2.1 Intended Use
ZEISS
2 Safety
This chapter contains general requirements for safe working practices. Any person using the De-
vice or commissioned with installation or maintenance must read and observe these general
safety instructions. Knowledge on basic safety instructions and requirements is a precondition for
safe and fault-free operation. Operational safety of the supplied Device is only ensured if it is op-
erated according to its intended use.
If any work is associated with residual risks, this is mentioned in the relevant parts of this docu-
ment in a specific note. When components must be handled with special caution, they are
marked with a warning label. These warnings must always be observed.
2.1 Intended Use
Focal CC is an optional gas injection system for GeminiSEM, Merlin and Sigma field emission scan-
ning electron microscopes (FESEM), equipped with an ultramicrotome stage.
Focal CC is used to increase the image quality by eliminating charging effects. The effect of charg-
ing of non-conducting specimens is eliminated by the injection of gaseous nitrogen above the
specimen surface. The specimen is always located in the evacuated specimen chamber of the FE-
SEM.
Using the Focal CC for any other purpose may be dangerous and is not allowed.
Improper use can easily lead to impairment of its function or even damage to the Device. Damage
caused by incorrect operation, negligence or unauthorized intervention, in particular by removing,
modifying or replacing parts of the device, can not be held liable by the device manufacturer.
Third-party devices or components that are not expressly approved by ZEISS may not be used.
2.2 General Safety Information
This Instruction Manual must be read before commissioning in order to ensure safe and uninter-
rupted operation. Pay particular attention to all listed safety notes. Make sure, that
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the operating personnel has read and understood this Instruction Manual, associated docu-
ments and particularly all safety regulations and instructions, and applies the same.
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the local and national safety and accident prevention regulations must be observed, as well as
the applicable laws and regulations in your country.
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this Instruction Manual is always available with/together with the Device.
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the Device is always in perfect condition.
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the Device is secured against access by unauthorized persons.
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maintenance and repair work, remodeling, removal or replacement of components, as well as
any other intervention in the Device not described in this Instruction Manual, may only be car-
ried out by the manufacturer ZEISS or persons expressly authorized by ZEISS to do so.
2.2.1 Requirements for Operators
The Device, its system components and accessories may only be operated and maintained by au-
thorized and trained personnel. The Device may only be used in accordance this Instruction Man-
ual. If the Device is not used as described, the safety of the user may be impaired and/or the De-
vice may be damaged. Any unauthorized intervention or use other than within the scope of the
intended use shall void all rights to warranty claims. The regional regulations on health protection
and accident prevention must be observed at all times and during all work on and with the De-
vice.
Training
Authorized ZEISS personnel will provide basic training for operating the Device as well as informa-
tion on equipment safety and maintenance work to be conducted by the operator within the
scope of commissioning. The training will be documented by ZEISS and its completion is to be
confirmed by the operator.
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Instruction Manual ZEISS Focal CC | en-US | Rev. 2 | 349561-8021-000
