Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons (cont'd.)
Protection from dirt
Dust and dirt will affect the quality of your
results.
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Put a dust cover over the macroscope when
it will not be used for a long time.
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Use dust caps to protect tube openings,
tubes without eyepieces, and eyepieces.
Keep accessories in a dust-free place when
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not in use.
Leica Z6 APO A / Z16 APO A
Cleaning polymer components
Some components are made of polymer or are
polymer-coated. They are, therefore, pleasant
and convenient to handle. The use of unsuitable
cleaning agents and techniques can damage
polymers.
User Manual
Permitted measures
Clean the macroscope (or parts of it)
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using warm soapy water, then wipe using
distilled water.
For stubborn dirt, you can also use ethanol
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(industrial alcohol) or isopropanol. When
doing so, follow the corresponding safety
instructions.
Remove dust with a pneumatic rubber bulb
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or with a soft brush.
Clean objectives and eyepieces with special
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optic cleaning cloths and with pure alcohol.
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