Storage - KERN Optics OCM 161 User Instructions

Under no circumstances should you touch the halogen bulb (for transmitted
illumination) or the HBO lamp (OCM 165, OCM 166) for the reflected light unit either
during operation or directly after use. These bulbs produce significant heat and
therefore there is a risk that the user could be severely burnt. So before handling the
bulbs, you must check that they have cooled down.
Furthermore the housing of the reflected light unit heats up during operation. That is
indicated by the warning symbol on the backside of the lamp housing. We recommend
to only carefully handle this housing during the usage and to let it cool down before it
is packed for transportation or covered by a protective hood.

1.3 Storage

You should ensure that the device is not exposed to direct sunlight, temperatures which
are too high or too low, vibrations, dust or a high level of humidity.
The ideal temperature range is between 0 and 40°C and a relative humidity of 85%
should not be exceeded.
The device should always be located on a rigid, smooth, horizontal surface.
When the microscope is not being used, you should cover it with the enclosed dust
protective cover. When doing this, the power supply is stopped by switching off at the
main switch and unplugging the mains cable. If the eyepieces are being stored
separately, the protective caps must be fitted to the tube connectors. In most cases, if
dust and dirt gets inside the optical unit of a microscope this can cause irreversible
errors or damage.
The best way to store accessories which consist of optical elements, such as, for
example, eyepieces and objectives, is in a dry box with desiccant.
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