Care And Maintenance - Nikon T1-FM Instructions Manual

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Care and Maintenance

1 Lens Cleaning
• Dust is best removed with a soft brush or gauze.
• More persistent dirt, such as fingerprints, grease and oil, may be removed with soft cotton, lens
tissue, or gauze lightly moistened with absolute alcohol (ethyl alcohol or methyl alcohol).
• Do not use any solvents other than absolute alcohol as you may damage the lens attaching
surface otherwise. Especially avoid petroleum benzine when cleaning parts such as filters or the
eyepiece entrance lens.
• Absolute alcohol is extremely flammable. Keep this flammable liquids away from fire or sparks
and when setting the power switch on and off.
• Always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using absolute alcohol.
Cleaning the Plastic or Painted Surfaces
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• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, ether, or paint thinner. Doing so could cause
discoloration on painted or plastic surfaces and/or remove printed lettering.
• Silicon cloth is recommended for cleaning painted and plastic surfaces.
• For persistent dirt, dampen a piece of gauze with neutral detergent and wipe lightly.
Storage
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• When the microscope is not in use, cover it with the vinyl cover, and store it in a dry place not
subject to mold.
• Before putting on the vinyl cover, turn off the power switch on the microscope and the epi-
fluorescence attachment lamp power supply (flip the switch to the
lamp is cool.
• We especially recommend that the objectives and eyepieces be kept in a container (such as a
desiccator) with desiccant in it.
Regular Inspection
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• Regular inspection of this microscope is recommended to maintain peak performance.
• Contact your nearest Nikon representative for details about regular inspection.
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