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1.4 Disinfection and decontamination
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Exterior casing and mechanical surfaces must be wiped with a clean cloth dampened with a disinfectant
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Soft plastic parts and rubber surfaces can be cleaned by gently wiping a clean cloth dampened with a
disinfectant. Discoloration can occur if alcohol is used
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The front lens of eyepieces and objectives are sensitive to chemicals. We recommend not to use aggressive
disinfectants but to use lens paper or a soft fiber-free tissue damped in cleaning solution. Cotton swabs can also
be used. We recommend you use personal eyepieces without eyeshades in order to minimize risk
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Never immerse or dip the eyepiece or objective into a disinfectant liquid! This will damage the component
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Never use abrasive compounds or cleaners that can damage and scratch coating surfaces of optics
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Clean and disinfect all possible contaminated surfaces of the microscope or contaminated accessories properly
before storing for future use. Disinfection procedures must be effective and appropriate
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Leave the disinfectant on the surface for the required exposure time, as specified by the manufacturer. If the
disinfectant evaporates before the full exposure time, reapply disinfectant on the surface
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Against bacteria, use a 70% aqueous solution of isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) and apply for at least 30
seconds. Against viruses, we recommend to refer to specific alcohol or non-alcohol based disinfection products
for laboratories
Before returning a microscope for repair or maintenance through a Cole-Parmer dealer, a RMA (return authorization
form) and a decontamination statement must be filled in! This document must be shipped together at all times with
the microscope.
Handle with care
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This product is a high quality optical instrument. Delicate handling is required
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Avoid subjecting it to sudden shocks and impacts
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Impacts, even small ones, can affect the precision of the objective
Handling the LED
Note: Always disconnect the power cord from your microscope before handling the LED bulb and power unit and
allow the system approximately 35 minutes to cool down to avoid burns
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Never touch the LED with your bare hands
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Dirt or fingerprints will reduce the life span and can result in uneven illumination lowering the optical
performance
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Use only MSU-600 Series original replacement LEDs
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Use of other products will cause malfunctions and void warranty
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During use of the microscope the power unit will get hot; never touch it while in operation and allow the system
approximately 35 minutes to cool down to avoid burns
Dirt on the lenses
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Dirt on or inside the optical components, such as eyepieces, lenses, etc., affect the image quality of your system
negatively
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Always try to prevent your microscope from getting dirty by using the dust cover, prevent leaving fingerprints
on the lenses and clean the outer surface of the lens regularly
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Cleaning optical components is a delicate matter. Please read the cleaning instructions further on in this manual
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