11. Care of the Comparison Macroscope

11. Care of the Comparison Macroscope

Caution:

Unplug the power supply before performing cleaning and maintenance work!

Protect electrical components from mois- ture!

Macroscopes in warm and warm-damp climatic zones require special care in order to prevent the build up of fungus.

The comparison macroscope should be cleaned after each use, and the macroscope optics should be kept painstakingly clean.

11.1Dust Cover

Note

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

11.2 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 as necessary with all commercially available water solutions, ben- zene or alcohol.

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

!Caution:

Acetone, xylene or distillations containing nitro can harm the macroscope and thus may not be used.

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

Cleaning the Stage

Remove light-colored spots on the stage by rub- bing 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 or vacuum suction.

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Leica FSC manuel dutilisation Care of the Comparison Macroscope