Nikon ECLIPSE TS100 Instructions Manual page 12

4. Notes on handling lamps (for TS100/TS100-F only)
• Do not touch the lamp glass with bare hands. This may soil the glass surface, degrade performance,
damage the lamp, and/or reduce the life expectancy of the lamp. Wear gloves or use a piece of
cloth when handling lamps. If the glass surface becomes dirty, wipe with clean cloth lightly
moistened with alcohol.
• Do not subject the lamp to shocks or vibrations as this may damage the lamp or shorten its
life expectancy.
5. Notes on handling optical parts
Scratches and dirt (i.e. fingerprints) on optical components such as lenses and filters will
degrade the microscope image.
Handle the optical components with care, so as not to damage them. If they require cleaning,
refer to Chapter 7, "Care and Maintenance".
6. Focus knobs
Do not rotate the right and left knobs in opposite
directions at the same time. Also, do not continue to
rotate the coarse focus knob after the stage has
reached the upper or lower limit of its motion. These
actions will damage the microscope.
7. Objectives
When observing suspended cells in the container, it is
necessary to set the objective closer to the container
than usual in order to achieve proper focus. If the
objective is switched while set this close, it will strike
the end of the container. Lower the objective before
rotating the revolving nosepiece when it has been set
close like this.
Also, before placing large containers on the stage, be
sure that the tip of the objective does not stick out
farther than the stage surface.
8. φ 35-mm Petri dishes
When using a φ 35-mm Petri dish, always attach the supplied round-holed ring to the stage.
Using the long-holed ring instead may result in the dish falling through the opening.
9. Oil-immersion observation
Use only a minimum quantity of oil. If too much oil is applied, surplus oil may flow out to the
stage and the condenser which may lead to degraded performance.
WARNING
When using petroleum benzine or absolute alcohol to wipe off immersion oil or
to clean the lenses, follow the instructions provided by their manufacturers.
Absolute alcohol and petroleum benzine are inflammable. Take great care when
handling them.
Notes on Handling the Product
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Do not twist in opposite
directions.