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The manufacturer guarantees that the instrument is free of material or manufacturing defects upon
delivery. Any defects must be reported immediately and steps taken to minimize damage. If such a defect
is reported, the instrument manufacturer shall be obliged to correct the fault, either by repairing the
instrument or replacing it with a new one, at the manufacturer's discretion. No warranty is given for
defects caused by natural wear and tear (particularly of wearing parts) and improper use of the
instrument.
The instrument manufacturer shall not be liable for damage caused by misuse, negligence or any other
tampering with the instrument, particularly the removal or replacement of instrument components, or
the use of accessories from other manufacturers. Such actions shall invalidate any warranty claims.
With the exception of the work described in this Operating Manual, no maintenance or repair work is to
be carried out on the Axio Observer. Repairs may only be performed by ZEISS Service or individuals
specially authorized by ZEISS Service. In the event of a problem with the instrument, please contact your
local ZEISS representative.
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INTENDED USE
Axio Observer microscopes 3, 5, 7 (Fig. 1) are inverted light microscopes for universal use. They are used
primarily for examining cell and tissue cultures and sediments in culture flasks, Petri dishes and microtiter
plates under transmitted and reflected light.
Also human cells and blood can be examined.
Axio Observer materials microscopes 3 materials, 5 materials, 7 materials (Fig. 2) are inverted light
microscopes for universal use. They are used in all areas of research-based and industrial microscopy.
Inverted microscopes permit the unrestricted use of conventional samples as a result of the highly
accommodating sample compartment. This facilitates the examination of samples, workpieces etc. of
large dimensions.
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Axio Observer
09/2017