Safety concept
General directions Read the user manual and safety instructions before starting up.
Permitted uses The Leica MS5, MZ6, MZ75, MZ95, MZ125, MZ16 and MZ16 A stereomicro- scopes are optical instruments which use magnification for improved visualization of objects, their details and specimens from technology and natural sciences. The basic outfit, which includes a stand and a light source, can be supplemented with various modules for photography, TV, dual station viewing and other applications.
Prohibited • The use of the instrument in a different manner from that described in uses this user manual can lead to injury, malfunction and damage.
•The Leica MS5, MZ6, MZ75, MZ95, MZ125, MZ16 and MZ16 A stereo- microscopes must not be used for eye examinations and operations.
•Do not fit different plugs. Do not dismantle optical systems or mechani- cal parts unless instructions for doing so are given in the user manual.
Place • The Leica MS5, MZ6, MZ75, MZ95, MZ125, MZ16 and MZ16 A stereo- of use microscopes are intended mainly for indoor use.
•If the stereomicroscope is used outdoors, protect it from dirt and mois- ture. Lamps and
Use in ESD The optics carriers MS5, MZ6, MZ75, MZ95, MZ125, MZ16 and MZ16 A, the protected rooms binocular tube, ErgoTube™, ErgoWedge™
stand ESD and the cold light sources Leica L2 and CLS consist of ESD- discharging material (surface resistance <1011 ohms/squared, discharge time <2 seconds, 1,000 V to 100 V).
–A connection socket for a ∅ 4 mm grounding cable is provided on the microscope carrier.
–There are two connection sockets for ∅ 4 mm grounding cables in the base of the
Use in Clean Rooms The Leica M series can be used in clean rooms without any problems and they can be cleaned as described on page 60. Please observe the following rules:
–Do not clean our stereomicroscopes and accessories in a different manner from that described in this user manual. Do not use unsuitable cleaning agents, chemicals and techniques. Do not clean painted surfaces and accessories with rubber parts such as the ErgoTube® 10° – 50° with chemicals.
This can damage the surfaces. Particles or grindings can contaminate the specimen.
–If the customer cleans our instruments with chemicals without our written approval he will do it at his own risk.
–In most cases we can offer special solutions on request. Some products can be modified or we could recommend other accessories for use in clean rooms.
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