User`s guide

Preparing for Imaging 4
Agilent 5500 SPM User’s Guide 91
to excessive humidity, temperature changes or contact. Agilent
recommends that scanners be stored in a desiccator.
The scanner contains very brittle and fragile piezoelectric ceramics.
Applying excessive lateral force while exchanging nose assemblies, or
dropping the scanner even a short distance onto a hard surface, will
damage the scanner. If the nose assembly housing becomes loose or can
be wiggled when in place, contact Agilent support for assistance.
Cracked or broken piezoelectrodes will result in abnormal imaging.
Damage to the scanner such as those described above are NOT covered
by the standard warranty.