Leica DM1000 LED manual Assembling the Microscope, Assembly, Specimen Holder, Coaxial Pinion

6. Assembly

6. Assembling the Microscope

The microscope components are logically as- sembled in this order:

•Stage

•Condenser

•Fluorescence illuminator*

•Intermediate systems*

•Tube

•Eyepieces

•Objectives

•Lamp housings with light sources*

•Polarization equipment*

Only one commonly used screwdriver is necessary for assembly, which is included in the delivery package.

The tool can be stored on a magnetic retainer on the underside of the stage at the right. When using intermediate systems and optical accessories, the sequence may vary.

In this case, read Chapter

"6.9 Optional Accessories" → p. 25.

6.1Stage

!Caution:

Before completing the stage, make sure no ob- jectives are installed!

Remove the srew located under the stage in the front.

Specimen Holder

•Place the specimen holder on the stage and fasten it with the two screws (3.1)

Coaxial Pinion

Note:

The coaxial pinion can be mounted on the left- or right-hand side.

•First, place the flat fine focus wheel on the side to which you intend to mount the coaxial pinion; the wheel is held in place magnetically (4.1); ensure that the button snaps into place. Attach the other focus knob on the opposite side

•Loosen the lock screw (5.1) at the front left- hand side of the stage

•Slide the stage as far back as possible

•Attach the coaxial pinion with the srew (6.1)

•Return the stage to the starting position and retighten the lock screw; after installation of the stage control, move object guide all the way to the left side of the instrument; keep turning when guide has reached the end of travel until a click noise is heard

Fig. 3 Specimen stage with specimen holder

1Lock screws for specimen holder

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