Care Instructions - Leica DM500 Manual

Care instructions

General instructions
Protect the Leica DM500 or DM500 B micro-
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scope against damp, vapors, acids, alkalis,
and corrosive substances. Do not store
chemicals in the vicinity.
Protect the Leica DM500 or DM500 B micro-
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scope from oil and grease. Never grease or
oil mechanical parts or sliding surfaces.
Follow the instructions of the disinfectant
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manufacturer.
It is advisable to enter a service agreement
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with Leica Service.
Leica DM 500, DM500 B
Cleaning coated parts and plastic parts
Dust and dirt particles should be removed
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with a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth.
Remove coarse debris with a moistened
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disposable cloth.
Clinging dirt can be removed using petro-
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leum ether or alcohol
Acetone, xylene or nitro-containing thin-
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ners must NOT be used.
Never use chemicals to clean colored
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surfaces or accessories with rubberized
parts. This could damage the surfaces,
and specimens could be contaminated by
abraded particles.
Manual
Cleaning glass surfaces
Remove dust using a fine, dry and grease-
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free brush made from hair, by blowing with
a squeeze blower, or by using a vacuum.
Remove dirt using a clean cloth that has
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been moistened with distilled water.
Remove tough dirt using alcohol, chloro-
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form or petroleum ether.
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