6 Care and Maintenance | 6.1 Safety During Cleaning and Maintenance
To ensure the best possible performance of the microscope, maintenance must be performed on
a regular basis. Please keep the service logs for your microscope.
To maintain operational safety and reliability of the microscope, we recommend entering into a
ZEISS Protect Service Agreement.
For additional information and detailed descriptions, refer to further applicable documents or
ask your ZEISS Sales & Service Partner.
.1 Safety During Cleaning and Maintenance
Only conduct preventive measures described here. All tasks of maintenance, service, and cleaning
not described must only be performed by an authorized ZEISS service representative.
Any unauthorized intervention or any operation outside the scope of the intended use can lead to
injuries and property damage and voids all rights to warranty claims. Only original spare parts
from ZEISS may be used.
Property damage due to short circuit
When the microscope is still switched on, coming in contact with electronic parts can lead to a
short circuit.
Switch off the microscope prior to opening or cleaning.
Disconnect live parts from the power supply.
Functional impairment due to dirt and moisture
Dirt, dust and moisture can impair the microscope functionality and can cause short-circuits.
Use the dust protection cover if the microscope is not used.
The ventilation slots must be unobstructed at all times.
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning according to the instructions in this document
and according to the instructions in the applicable documents.
Make sure that no cleaning liquid or moisture gets inside the microscope.
In case of damage, the affected parts of the microscope must be taken out of operation.
Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital | en-US | Rev. 1 | 431030-7021-101