ZEISS
7 Troubleshooting | 7.2 Chamber
7.2.4.1 Replacing the O-ring
WARNING
Suffocation hazard due to lack of oxygen
Gaseous dry nitrogen is used to vent the specimen chamber during specimen exchange. Inhal-
ing nitrogen may cause unconsciousness.
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During specimen exchange, keep the chamber door open as short as possible.
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Do not inhale the air from within the specimen chamber.
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Ensure that the area around the microscope is sufficiently vented.
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If you begin to experience symptoms of asphyxia (for example: rapid breathing, loss of
mental alertness and/or muscular coordination, depression of sensations, emotional insta-
bility, fatigue) leave the room immediately and inform the facility’s safety officer.
CAUTION
Moving the specimen stage
Fingers can be trapped by the moving specimen stage.
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Always close the chamber door before moving the specimen stage.
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To remove parts fallen into or near to the stage use a tool (e.g. tweezers) instead of your
fingers.
CAUTION
Closing the chamber door
Fingers can be pinched when closing the chamber door.
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Use the door handle to close the chamber door.
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Ensure not to get your fingers caught in the chamber door gap.
NOTICE
Contamination caused by fingerprints
Contamination caused by fingerprints can lead to vacuum deterioration or prolonged pumping
times.
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Always wear lint-free gloves when touching the specimen, specimen holder, or stage.
Procedure
1. Carefully open the chamber door.
2. On the inside of the chamber door, remove the chamber door O-ring.
NOTICE
If you use a metal tool to remove the O-ring, then you may damage the
sealing surface. If necessary, then only use a plastic or wooden tool to remove
the O-ring.
3. Inspect the groove that holds the O-ring and remove any contamination.
4. Insert the new chamber door O-ring.
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