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 stray-light protection

Supply unit

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