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We thank you for choosing the Denville Scientific M3100 Series Microscope. This precisely built, durable microscope
should give you years of service to even the busiest office practice. Our technical and customer support departments
stand ready to assist you with any questions or comments you may have. Please read this manual carefully before you
operate the microscope.
Warning: The microscope must be used in a manner as specified in this manual or the overall safety may be impaired.
If ever you require an additional accessory or spare part, please contact your local distributor, or you can contact
DENVILLE SCIENTIFIC for the name of the nearest distributor.
Safety, General Information
The microscope described in this manual is designed to be used by properly trained personnel in a suitably equipped
laboratory. For the correct and safe use of this microscope it is essential that laboratory personnel follow generally
accepted safe procedures in addition to the safety precautions called for in this manual.
The inside of the illumination base is a hazardous area and the cover should not be removed. ANY Servicing must be
done by an authorized technician.
Please carefully read the Safety, Electrical, Warning, Performance instructions below.
Safety
This microscope has been designed and tested in accordance with EN 61010 Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use. This microscope has been supplied in a safe condition.
Read the following before installing and using the instrument and its accessories.
Electrical
Before switching on the microscope, make sure it is set to the voltage of the local power supply (see Installation). The
M3100 Series features a broad range power system, 90 –240 Volts.
The main plug shall be inserted in a socket provided with a protective earth (grounded) contact. The protective action
must not be negated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor.
Warning
Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the microscope or disconnection of the protective earth
terminal is likely to make the microscope dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. Whenever it is likely that
the protection has been impaired, the microscope shall be made inoperative and be secured against any unintended
operation.
The protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the apparatus or power cord