Table of Contents i. Caution……..……………………………………………………………3 ii. Care and Maintenance……….………………………………….….…4 1. Component Illustration………………………….…………………..…5 2. Installation.……………………………………………………………...6 3. Operation……………………….………………………….…………..8 4. Specifications…………………….…………………………………..10 5. Troubleshooting Guide…...............11...
www.microscopenet.com i. Caution 1. Find the “UP” sign and place the Styrofoam container on your table or bench so that the arrow is pointing upward. Open the shipping carton carefully to prevent any accessory items (i.e. objectives or eyepieces) from dropping and being damaged.
www.microscopenet.com ii. Care and Maintenance 1. Do not attempt to disassemble any component including eyepieces, objectives or focusing assembly. 2. Keep the instrument clean; remove dirt and debris regularly. Accumulated dirt on metal surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. More persistent dirt should be removed using a mild soap solution.
www.microscopenet.com 1 Components Illustration Eyepiece Microscope Base Intensity Dial Diopter Ring Viewing Head Power Switch Eyepiece Tube Head Thumb Screw Condenser Focus Knob Nosepiece Microscope Body Focus Stop Lever Objective Focus Tension Ring Abbe Condenser Slide Holder Coarse Focus Knob Mechanical Stage Fine Focus Knob Collector Lens...
www.microscopenet.com 2 Installation 2.1 Installation of the binocular viewing head 1) Loosen the thumb screw on the head of the body and remove the plastic cover on the top 2) Remove the cap on the dovetail of the binocular viewing head 3) Insert the binocular viewing head into the head of the body;...
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www.microscopenet.com Caution: Before you turn over the microscope, be sure to take the eyepieces off and be certain that the head is securely locked by the thumb screw. 2.7 Installing the mirror (optional, your model may not have one) 1) Unplug the power cord. 2) Screw off the light cover on the base.
www.microscopenet.com 3 Operation 3.1 Adjusting illumination 1) Connect the power cord and turn on the main switch. 2) Turn the variable intensity dial to increase or decrease the brightness. 3.2 Placing specimen 1) Place the slide on the mechanical stage. 2) Use the slide holder to gently secure the slide.
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www.microscopenet.com 2) Raise the condenser when using high power objectives and lower it when using low power objectives. Note: The centering of the condenser and the light axis of the objective are factory adjusted. Do not attempt re-adjustment. The highest position of the condenser has been factory adjusted. Do not attempt re-adjustment.
www.microscopenet.com 5 Troubleshooting Guide OPTICAL PROBLEMS Problem Cause Solution Revolve the nosepiece to click-stop Revolving nosepiece not in click Darkness at the position by swinging the objective stop position periphery or uneven correctly into the optical path brightness in the The light source of the bulb is not at field of view Adjust the position of the bulb...
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www.microscopenet.com IMAGE PROBLEMS Problem Cause Solution Secure the specimen in the slide Specimen rises from stage surface holder Image moves while focusing Revolving nosepiece is not in the Revolve the nosepiece to the click-stop position click-stop position Blue filter not used Use daylight blue filter Image tinged yellow Adjust the light intensity by rotating...
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