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12 Care and Maintenance
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Protect the microscope from dust and grease.
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When the microscope is not in use, cover it with a plastic cover or a clean, lint-
free cotton cloth. After using the device, allow it to cool down to room temperature
before covering it with a dust cover. This way you will prevent condensation from
forming underneath.
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Always place dust caps over the nosepiece positions when no objectives are in
place.
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Disconnect the power supply before performing cleaning and maintenance work.
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Make sure that no fluid runs into the individual components during cleaning.
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Make sure that parts made of glass and rubber do not come into contact with
benzine, oil or lubricant, unless that is expressly required.
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To care of the individual components and peripheral devices, observe the
operating manuals provided for them.
12.1 Cleaning Surfaces
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Never use acetone, xylene or nitro thinners as they attack the lacquer.
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Never use abrasives. Abrasives can scratch the surface and thus have a negative
effect on the protection of the parts.
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Remove dust and loose dirt particles using a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth.
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You may clean uncoated or plastic surfaces only using a dry cotton cloth or one
moistened with a little water. Other cleaning agents can attack and tarnish the
surface and cause it to become porous.
12.2 Cleaning Mechanical Parts
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Use benzine to clean the parts and assemblies. If possible, clean them outside of
their housing.
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When cleaning lacquered parts and parts with an engraving only use a soft
leather or brush.
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Remove sticky dirt as necessary either with a low-concentrated soap solution,
petroleum ether or ethanol (ethyl alcohol).
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Clean dirty exterior surfaces with a textured lacquer finish by using an oiled cloth
and wipe them dry.
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Remove lubricant and adhesive residue before treating parts with new adhesive.
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Only use lubricants or adhesives that Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH has
recommended and that can be purchased from Technical Service. Other
materials are not permitted, as only the lubricants and adhesives we tested
ensure proper function.
Service Manual Leica DM2700 M/P, Part A: Safety and Handling
Version 02
12 Care and Maintenance
12.1 Cleaning Surfaces
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