Primovert
Notes on Instrument Safety
ZEISS
12/2014
415510-7244-001
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The microscope may only be operated by trained personnel who are aware of possible dangers
involved in microscopy and the particular application concerned. The microscope may only be
operated if set up on a stable, solid, smooth and hardly flammable surface.
The microscope is a high-precision instrument that may be impaired in its performance or even
destroyed when handled improperly.
The microscope is equipped with a plug-in power unit allowing line voltages in the range
between 100 and 240 V ±10%, 50 / 60 Hz, without the need for changing the voltage setting
on the instrument.
The plug-in power unit meets the requirements of protection class II (with protective
insulation). If its casing is damaged, put the plug-in power unit out of operation. The
microscope may be operated only with the plug-in power unit supplied.
If any protective measures are no longer effective, the device must be taken out of service and
secured against inadvertent operation. Please contact a Zeiss service agency or the
Carl Zeiss Microscopy Service to have the device repaired.
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Always disconnect the power cable before opening the instrument and changing the bulb
or LED.
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Wait for the bulb to cool down before replacing it and do not leave fingerprints on the new
bulb.
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The instrument may only be opened by instructed specialists or service staff.
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The operation of the instrument in explosion-risk environments is not allowed.
Do not replace detachable power cables by power cables with inadequate specifications. Only
the specified power cables should be used.
The microscope can only safety disconnect from line power, when the plug-in power unit is
disconnected from line power. The rotary knob for switching the microscope off (Fig. 11/
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switchs only to stand by.
Never look into the light beam - neither with nor without optical instruments, even not if you
simply want to observe the specimen. Your eyes may be damaged in case of non-observance!
When using immersion oil, read in any case the safety data sheet.
Immersion oil irritates the skin. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
After skin contact, wash the oil off with plenty of water and soap.
After eye contact, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of water for at least five minutes. If
the irritation persists, consult a medical specialist.
Proper disposal of immersion oil: Take care to ensure that immersion oil does not enter surface
water or the sewage system.
