Leica DM1000 LED manual Care of the Microscope, Dust Cover, Cleaning Coated Parts

12.Care of the Microscope

12.Care of the Microscope

Caution!

Unplug the power supply before performing cleaning and maintenance work!

Protect electrical components from moisture!

Microscopes in warm and warm-damp climatic zones require special care in order to prevent fungus contamination.

The microscope should be cleaned after each use, and the microscope optics should be kept extremely clean.

12.1 Dust Cover

Note:

To protect against dust, cover the microscope and accessories with the dust cover after each use.

Caution!

Let lamps cool down before covering the stand with a dust cover. The dust cover is not heat-resistant. In addition, condensation may occur.

12.2 Cleaning

!Caution:

Residual fiber and dust can create unwanted background fluorescence.

Cleaning Coated Parts

Dust and loose dirt particles can be removed with a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth.

Clinging dirt can be cleaned with a little soapy water, benzine or ethyl alcohol.

For cleaning coated parts, use a linen or leather cloth that is moistened with one of these sub- stances.

!Caution:

Acetone, xylene or nitro-containing thinner can harm the microscope and thus may not be used.

Test clean solutions of unknown composition first on a less visible area of the unit. Be sure that coated or plastic surfaces do not become matted or etched.

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