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container. Be careful not to let the optical
items (objectives and eyepieces) drop down.
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To avoid condensation on the optical com-
ponents, leave the microscope in the original
packing to allow it to adjust to room tem-
perature.
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Using both hands (one around the pillar and
one around the base), lift the microscope
from the container and put it on a stable
desk.
The microscope is fully assembled except for
the eye-shields. Position them over the eye-
pieces for viewing comfort and to block out any
ambient light. In addition, the object plate must
be inserted into the stage opening in the base.
3. Operation
3.1 General information
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Set the microscope on a level table.
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Place the object to be observed in the center
of the object plate. Use the clips to fasten it
into place.
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Connect the mains adaptor, and switch on
the illumination.
Alternatively, the microscope can also be oper-
ated without being connected to the mains.
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When using transmitted light illumination
replace black and white plate with the glass
plate.
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On the toggle switch position I is for trans-
mitted light and position II is for top-light.
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Adjust the interpupillary distance between
the eyepieces by grasping the two prism-
housings with both hands and moving them
until one circle of light can be seen.
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Focus the object by turning the side knobs.
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It might be necessary to loosen the lock-
screw and raise or lower the entire stereo
head-bracket until the outline of the object is
found in the field of view.
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Be sure to tighten the lock-screw to fix the
height of the stereo head on the pillar.
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Always turn off the light immediately after
use.
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Be careful not to spill any liquids on the mi-
croscope.
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Do not mishandle or impose unnecessary
force on the microscope.
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Do not wipe the optics with your hands.
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Do not attempt to service the microscope
yourself.
3.2 Changing the objective
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Loosen the lock-screw on the objective
mount with a small screwdriver and pull out
the objective assembly horizontally.
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Insert an alternate objective by sliding it into
the objective mount.
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Secure it by tightening the lock-screw.
4. Storage, cleaning, disposal
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Keep the microscope in a clean, dry and
dust free place.
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When not in use always cover the micro-
scope with the dust cover.
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Do not expose it to temperatures below 0°C
and above 40°C and a max. relative humid-
ity of over 85%.
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Always unplug the mains plug before clean-
ing or maintenance.
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Do not clean the unit with volatile solvents or
abrasive cleaners.
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Do not disassemble objective or eyepieces
to attempt to clean them.
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Use a soft linen cloth and some ethanol to
clean the microscope.
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Use a soft lens tissue to clean the optics.
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The packaging should be disposed of at
local recycling points.
•
Should you need to
dispose of the equip-
ment itself, never throw
it away in normal do-
mestic waste. Local
regulations for the dis-
posal of electrical
equipment will apply.
•
Do not dispose of the battery in the regular
household garbage. Follow the local regula-
tions (In Germany: BattG; EU: 2006/66/EG).
