NOTE: Calibration needs to be done at least once and on at least one objective (we recommend the 10X).
When the computer screen or the screen resolution is changed, the calibration needs to be done again.
Please read the software Quick Start Guide for further information.
Maintenance
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY SWITCH OFF AND DISCONNECT THE MICROSCOPE FROM
ANY ELECTRICAL SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO AVOID THE
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION.
CONSULT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR IF ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED TO
YOUR MICROSCOPE THAT DOES NOT APPEAR IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
A. Optical maintenance.
Do not attempt to disassemble any optical component. For any repair work not specified in this manual,
consult the technical service responsible in your area.
Before cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a brush specifically for lenses, or with low pressure
compressed air, found in any photography shop.
1. Cleaning the eyepiece
a. Do not remove the eyepiece (1) from the eyepiece tube (3).
b. Clean the external surface dampening the lens with breath.
c. Afterwards, dry the lens with special lens paper. Dry in circular movements from the centre o the
lens, outwards. Do not wipe the lens when already dry, as they scratch easily.
2. Cleaning the objectives.
a. Do not remove objectives from the microscope.
b. Only clean the surface area. Use a soft cotton cloth dampened slightly with Xylene. Dry the lens
afterwards with the same cloth.
B. Electrical maintenance.
1. Changing the transmitted illumination bulb.
a. Remove the stage (10), and also the metallic stage with the blue filter (Fig.2).
b. Remove the bulb carefully using a cloth, pulling it straight out of the socket.
c. Place the replacement bulb in the socket.
d. If the bulb has been touched with the hands it should be immediately cleaned as this could affect
light transmission, and the duration of the bulb.
e. Replace the stage, metallic stage and blue filter.
2. Changing incident illumination bulb.
a. Firstly holding the illuminator with care, completely unscrew, and remove both adjustment knobs
for incident light angle (8),
b. Unscrew the illuminator lens tube (7), turning it anti-clockwise.
c. Remove the bulb from the socket.
d. Do not touch the replacement bulb with hands. If bulb has been touched with the hands, it
should be cleaned immediately as this could affect the transmission of light and the duration of
the bulb.
e. Screw illuminator lens tube, turning clockwise.
f. Holding the illuminator with care, screw on both adjustment knobs for incident light angle (8).
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