Care Of The Microscope; Dust Cover; Cleaning - Leica DMI Series Instructions Manual

10. Care of the Microscope

10. Care of the Microscope
Caution!
Unplug the power supply before performing
cleaning and maintenance work!
Protect electrical
moisture!
Microscopes in warm and warm-damp climatic
zones require special care in order to prevent
fungus contamination.
The microscope should be cleaned after each
use, and the microscope optics should be kept
strictly clean.

10.1 Dust Cover

Note:
To protect against dust, cover the microscope
and accessories with the dust cover after each
use.
Caution!
Let lamps cool down before covering the
stand with a dust cover. The dust cover is not
heat-resistant. In addition condensation wa-
ter may occur.
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10.2 Cleaning

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Caution:
Residual fi ber and dust can create unwanted
background fl uorescence.
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 a
low-concentrated soap solution, petroleum ether
or ethyl alcohol.
For cleaning coated parts, use a linen or leather
cloth that is moistened with one of these sub-
stances.
!
Caution:
Acetone, xylene or nitro-containing thinner
can harm the microscope and thus must not
be used.
Test cleaning solutions of unknown composition
fi rst on a less visible area of the unit. Be sure that
coated or plastic surfaces do not become matted
or etched.
Cleaning the stage
Rub the stage with paraffi n oil or acid-free Vase-
line to remove light spots on the stage.