
2 Safety | 2.1 Intended Purpose ZEISS
2 Safety
This chapter contains general requirements for safe working practices. Any person using the
microscope or commissioned with installation or maintenance must read and observe these
general safety instructions. Knowledge of basic safety instructions and requirements is a
precondition for safe and fault-free operation. Operational safety of the supplied microscope is
only ensured if it is operated according to its intended use.
If any work is associated with residual risks, this is mentioned in the relevant parts of this docu-
ment in a specific note. When components must be handled with special caution, they are
marked with a warning label. These warnings must always be observed.
Improper use of the microscope and its components can easily lead to impairment of their
function or even damage them. Damage caused by incorrect operation, negligence, or
unauthorized intervention, in particular by removing, modifying, or replacing parts of the
microscope or its components, cannot be held liable by the device manufacturer. Third-party
devices or components that are not expressly approved by ZEISS may not be used.
2.1 Intended Purpose
The stereo microscope Stemi 305 cam is an instrument for the general magnifying, spatial
imaging of small objects. The microscope is designed and built for use in biological laboratories,
industrial manufacturing and quality assurance and is used for observing, preparing and sorting
objects and specimens of various types and conditions. It is not intended to either directly or
indirectly generate medical diagnostic results.
2.2 General Safety Information
This document and the main instruction manual for Stemi 305 must be read before commission-
ing in order to ensure safe and uninterrupted operation. Pay particular attention to all listed safety
notes. Make sure, that
§the operating personnel has read and understood this manual, associated documents and
particularly all safety regulations and instructions, and applies them.
§the local and national safety and accident prevention regulations must be observed, as well as
the applicable laws and regulations in your country.
§this document is always available at the place of use of the microscope.
§the microscope is always in perfect condition.
§in case of defect or damage, the affected parts and the microscope are taken out of opera-
tion immediately and are secured against unintentional use.
§maintenance and repair work, retrofitting, removal or replacement of components, as well as
any other intervention in the microscope not described in this document, may only be carried
out by the manufacturer ZEISS or persons expressly authorized by ZEISS to do so.
2.2.1 Requirements for Operators
The microscope, components, and accessories may only be operated and maintained by
authorized and trained personnel. The microscope may only be used in accordance with this
document. If the microscope is not used as described, the safety of the user may be impaired and/
or the microscope may be damaged.
Any unauthorized intervention or use other than within the scope of the intended use shall void
all rights to warranty claims. The regional regulations on health protection and accident
prevention must be observed at all times and during all work on and with the microscope.
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