3. Assembly
Basic components such as the stand, column, microscope carrier, binocular tubes and optical accessories are, thanks to their modular design, identical for all Leica M series stereomicro- scopes. Therefore, for assembly instructions, please refer to the User Manual for Leica M stereomicroscopes,
3.1 Assembly sequence
The microscope components are best assembled in this order:
–Stand: base and column with focusing drive (manual or motorized) and focusing stop (for motorized focus and FluoCombi III™)
–Microscope carrier or FluoCombi III™
–Leica MZ16 F optics carrier
–Binocular or trinocular tube
–Eyepieces and eyecups
–Stage plate or special stage (gliding stage, heating stage)
–Objective
–UV protection screen with arm
–Lamps:
–Supply unit for lamp housing
–Electrical connections (for motorized focus and illuminators)
–Equipment of filter changer
–Equipment of the filter insert with an individual filter, where applicable
Either the integrated clamping screws or an Allen key is necessary for assembly; these are included in delivery.
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