Care and maintenance

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Before cleaning and maintenance work, re- member to disconnect from the mains! Protect electric components from damp!

Microscopes in warm and humid climates need special care to keep them free of fungus.

The microscope should be cleaned every time it is used and the microscope optics should be kept immaculately clean.

Dust protection

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Protect the microscope and peripherals from dust by putting on the flexible dust cover after each work session.

Cleaning

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Fibre and dust residue can cause disturbing background fluorescence in fluorescence micro- scopy.

Cleaning of lacquered components

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

Obstinate dirt can be removed with any ordinary hydrous solution, benzine or alcohol.

Use a linen or leather cloth moistened with one of these substances to clean lacquered compo- nents.

!n. b.:

Do not use acetone, xylol or nitro dilution, which may damage the microscope.

Cleaning agents of unknown composition should be tested on an inconspicuous part of the microscope first. Lacquered or plastic surfaces must not be tarnished or etched.

Cleaning the stage

Remove light spots on the stage by rubbing with paraffin oil or acid-free vaseline.

Cleaning glass surfaces

Remove dust on glass surfaces with a fine, dry and grease-free hair brush, by blowing with a bellows ball or by vacuum suction.

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