1.1.2 Symbols used
Warning of a danger
This symbol indicates especially important infor- mation that, if not observed,
–can cause hazards to personnel,
–can lead to functional disturbances and dam- aged instruments.
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially important infor- mation that, if not observed,
–can cause hazards to personnel,
–can lead to functional disturbances and damaged instruments.
Danger due to hot surface
This symbol warns against touching hot surfaces, e.g. those of light bulbs.
Important information
This symbol indicates additional information or explanations that intend to provide clarity.
Action
This symbol refers to actions described in the text that are to be carried out.
Additional notes
•This symbol indicates additional notes and explanations provided in the text.
1.2 Safety instructions
Description
The Leica MZ16 F is a manual fluorescence stere- omicroscope with 16:1 zoom for fluorescence applications. The optics system consists of
two observation beam paths, a patented Triple- Beam® third beam path specifically for fluores- cence illumination and the patented FLUOIII® filter system. The entire imaging system, including the 16:1 zoom, objective and ErgoTube® is apochro- matically corrected.
The Leica MZ16 F consists of these modules:
–Stereomicroscope
–Stand, binocular tube, objective, eyepieces and (if applicable) accessories for photography, etc.
–Power supply
–Filter sets with barrier and excitation filters on one filter holder
–Three simple filter holders for transmitted light observation and protection from UV light
–Filter holder for individual filters
–UV protection screen
–106 z lamp housing with 50W or 100W high- pressure mercury burner with
–Supply unit
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