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Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and
Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU
Reverse Nosepiece Assembly
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Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly
Copyright © 2017, 2018, 2021 Carl Hunsinger
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*** Initial release ***
Revised images and content to make common with BH2-5RE assembly.
Minor changes
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June 29, 2018
April 8, 2021
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- Page 1 *** Initial release *** June 1, 2017 Revised images and content to make common with BH2-5RE assembly. June 29, 2018 Minor changes April 8, 2021 Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 1 of 19...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Reinstall the Reverse Nosepiece Assembly ........................17 Ready for Service .................................. 17 Requirements for Periodic Maintenance ..........................17 Problems with the Turret Assembly ............................. 17 Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 2 of 19... - Page 3 Figure 39 – Place the mechanical detent stop in position ....................14 Figure 40 – Secure the detent stop with two screws ......................14 Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 3 of 19...
- Page 4 Figure 52 – Align holes for the mounting screws ........................17 Figure 53 – Reinstall three screws to secure it to the arm ....................17 Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 4 of 19...
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Page 5: Introduction
BHSU/BHTU reverse nosepiece assembly. BHSU/BHTU reverse nosepiece assembly. Solvents that • Center punch or nailset tool can be used are acetone (commonly sold as fingernail Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 5 of 19... -
Page 6: Safety Considerations With Solvents
Figure 3 – Screws securing reverse nosepiece assembly Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 6 of 19... -
Page 7: Remove Corrective Optics And Wedge Mount
(due to the very close Figure 8 – Remove the corrective-optics assembly Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 7 of 19... -
Page 8: Remove The Cover From The Turret Assembly
Figure 11 – Remove the protective cover slotted lock ring. It will end badly if you do. Don’t ask me how I know this. Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 8 of 19... -
Page 9: Remove The Pivot-Adjustment Screw
(see Figure 15). Figure 17 – Remove the pivot-adjustment screw Figure 15 – Loosen the slotted lock ring Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 9 of 19... -
Page 10: Remove The Center Pivot Bearing Ball
Figure 19 – Remove the screws securing the detent stop Remove the loose mechanical detent stop from the stationary base (see Figure 20). Figure 22 – Components of the turret assembly Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 10 of 19... -
Page 11: Remove The Perimeter Bearing Balls
(see Figure 27). Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 11 of 19... -
Page 12: Apply A Ring Of Grease For The Perimeter Balls
Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 12 of 19... -
Page 13: Apply Grease To The Center-Pivot Bore
(see Figure 34). Figure 36 – Reinstall the pivot-adjustment screw Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 13 of 19... -
Page 14: Reinstall The Slotted Lock Ring
(as described above) until the turret motion feels acceptable. Figure 40 – Secure the detent stop with two screws Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 14 of 19... -
Page 15: Apply Grease To The Mechanical Detents
(see Figure 43). outer perimeter of the revolving turret, making sure to not stretch or damage the grip ring (see Figure 45). Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 15 of 19... -
Page 16: Reinstall The Wedge Mount And Corrective Optics
(see Figure 50). Figure 47 – Place the wedge mount in position Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 16 of 19... -
Page 17: Reinstall The Reverse Nosepiece Assembly
Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 17 of 19... -
Page 18: How To Contact The Author
Google. Olympus Research Microscope BH2 Repair Manual Olympus Research Microscopes Series BH2 (BHS) Repair Manual Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 18 of 19... -
Page 19: Sources For Replacement Parts, Tools, And Supplies Referenced In This Document
Table Vendor Local Phone Toll Free email Amazon www.amazon.com Autohausaz www.autohasuaz.com sales@autohausaz.com Harbor Freight Tools www.harborfreight.com 1-800-423-2567 Table 2 – Vendor Listing Complete Teardown, Cleaning, and Reassembly of the Olympus BHSU/BHTU Reverse Nosepiece Assembly Revision 3 Page 19 of 19...