Microscope Maintenance

Microscope Safety
•Never disassemble the microscope as doing so may cause electric shock or damage to the microscope.
•Allow the halogen bulbs to cool before touching. Halogen bulbs become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched.
•To avoid electric shock or damage to the instrument, unplug the microscope before replacing the bulb.
•Use only the prescribed halogen or fluorescent bulb.
•Turn off and unplug the microscope before moving.

Carrying the Microscope
•Always lift the microscope with two hands: one hand on the arm, the other hand supporting the base.

Cleaning the Microscope
•Dust should be cleaned off with pressurized air or with a soft brush.
•Clean smudges, fingerprints, oils, etc from the lens with clean lens paper or a soft clean cloth moistened with a small amount of absolute alcohol-ether mixture. If an alcohol-ether mixture is unavailable, use isopropyl alcohol.
•Clean the microscope body and stand using a moist, soft cloth with a small amount of detergent.
•Working temperatures are: 32° F-104° F (0°C-40°C). Max. relative humidity: 85%
•Use water only on plastic surfaces.
•Do not use paint thinner or other solvents.
•Do a final wipe with a moist soft cloth.
•Dry all surfaces after cleaning.

Storage
•Always cover the microscope with the supplied dust cover when not in use
•Store in a dry place.
•In humid or moist environments, it is advisable to store the microscope in a waterproof container with a drying agent.
•Do not touch the optical lens with bare fingers.
•Do not store the microscope in direct sunlight. Sunlight can influence the quality of the specimen imaging.