Leica MZ16 F Assembly sequence, Microscope components are best assembled in this order

3. Assembly

Basic components such as the stand, column, microscope carrier, binocular tubes and optical accessories are, thanks to their modular design, identical for all Leica M series stereomicro- scopes. Therefore, for assembly instructions, please refer to the User Manual for Leica M stereomicroscopes, M2-105-0. The assembly of the UV aperture protection is described in this User Manual. The lamp housing, supply unit and adjustment of the high-pressure mercury burner are described in User Manual M2-216-1.

3.1 Assembly sequence

The microscope components are best assembled in this order:

–Stand: base and column with focusing drive (manual or motorized) and focusing stop (for motorized focus and FluoCombi III™)

–Microscope carrier or FluoCombi III™

–Leica MZ16 F optics carrier

–Binocular or trinocular tube

–Eyepieces and eyecups

–Stage plate or special stage (gliding stage, heating stage)

–Objective

–UV protection screen with arm

–Lamps: high-pressure mercury burner in lamp housing; for the HL RC™ transmitted-light stand, fiber-optic light guide with light source

–Supply unit for lamp housing

–Electrical connections (for motorized focus and illuminators)

–Equipment of filter changer

–Equipment of the filter insert with an individual filter, where applicable

Either the integrated clamping screws or an Allen key is necessary for assembly; these are included in delivery.

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