2 Safety | 2.3 Prevention of Hazards
Hazardous The microscope and other components can come into contact with various specimens and sub-
Substances stances that can be hazardous to humans and the environment. The microscope is not equipped
with special equipment protecting it from corrosive, potentially infectious, toxic and radioactive or
other samples that may be hazardous to health.
Make sure that the microscope was not in contact with hazardous substances (check the lab-
oratory logbook); otherwise, the microscope must be cleaned/decontaminated/disinfected.
Check the components also. If necessary, clean the components as meticulously as possible.
Label contaminated/infected components that cannot be properly cleaned.
Contaminated parts shall not be returned to any ZEISS department. Decontaminated parts can
be sent to ZEISS accompanied by a signed „Customer Declaration of Decontamination“.
Observe all legal requirements, in particular the relevant national accident prevention regula-
tions.
.3.6 Hazards Generated with the Operating Environment
Dirt, Dust, and Dirt, dust, and moisture can impair the microscope’s functionality.
Shut down the microscope whenever it is not used and cover it with a dust protection cover.
Always cover unused openings/ports.
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning according to the instructions in this manual.
Make sure that no cleaning liquid or moisture gets inside the microscope.
Make sure that the electrical parts never come into contact with moisture.
Never expose the microscope to inadmissible climate conditions (high humidity and tempera-
ture).
Explosive Fire hazard due to explosive or flammable environment.
Do not operate the devices included in the scope of delivery in a potentially explosive atmosphere,
in the presence of volatile anesthetics or flammable solvents such as alcohol, petrol or similar sub-
stances.
Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital | en-US | Rev. 1 | 431030-7021-101
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