12. Care of the Microscope

Cleaning glass surfaces and objectives

Glass surfaces, and particularly objectives, are always to be cleaned as described in the brochure "Cleaning of Microscope Optics". You can download the information from

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Removing Immersion Oil

Caution!

Follow safety instructions for immersion oil!

First, wipe off the immersion oil with a clean cotton cloth, and then re-wipe the surface several times with ethyl alcohol.

12.3 Handling Acids and Bases

For examinations using acids or other aggres- sive chemicals, particular caution must be taken.

!Caution:

Never allow the optics and mechanical parts to come into contact with these chemicals.

12.4Changing Fuses (DM1000)

The fuse module (fig. 54) at the back of the stand can be removed with a sharp object.

Fuse datap. 8, 56 Order no.p. 56

Caution!

Never use any fuses as replacements other than those of the types and the current rat- ings listed here. Using patched fuses or bridging the fuse holder is not permitted. The use of incorrect fuses may result in a fire hazard.

Fig. 54

Fuse module (DM1000)

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