Care And Maintenance; Cleaning The Lenses And Filters; Cleaning The Painted Parts, Plastic Parts, And Printed Parts - Nikon ECLIPSE MA200 Instructions Manual

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Care and Maintenance

Nikon recommends daily care and maintenance for maintaining the performance as long as possible.
Do not let dust, fingerprint, etc., get on the lenses. Dirt on the lenses, filters, and the like will adversely affect
the optical performance of the microscope. If lenses are contaminated, clean them according to the procedure
described in "6.1 Cleaning the Lenses and Filters." When cleaning, be sure to turn off the power switch (set
the switch to " " side) to avoid any operation error.
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Daily care and maintenance
Clean the parts frequently manipulated by hands, such as eyepieces and sample holder, as described in "6.1
Cleaning the Lenses and Filters" without removing them from the microscope. Nikon recommends cleaning
them frequently.
Clean the objectives, filters, and the like to maintain the optical performance. When cleaning the objectives,
remove them from the microscope. Clean them whenever they are contaminated.
Microscopes and stages are contaminated with use. When you find the microscope is contaminated, clean
them according to the description in "6.2 Cleaning the Painted, Plastic, and Printed Parts."
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Cleaning tool and supplies (consumables)
• Cleaning tool
Brush (with soft bristles) (Use a cleanroom wiper in a cleanroom.)
• Cleaning supplies (consumables)
Ethyl or methyl alcohol
Lens tissue (Use a cleanroom wiper in a cleanroom.)
6.1

Cleaning the Lenses and Filters

Do not let dust, fingerprint, etc. get on the lenses and filters. Dirt on the lenses, filters, etc. will adversely affect
the view of image. If any lens gets dirty, clean it as described below.
• Either brush away dust with a soft brush, or else gently wipe it off with a piece of gauze.
• Only if there are fingerprints or grease on a lens, dampen lightly a piece of soft, clean cotton cloth, lens
tissue, or gauze with absolute alcohol (ethyl or methyl) and gently wipe off the dirt.
• Absolute alcohol is highly flammable. Be careful when handling it, when around open flames, when turning
the power switch on/off, and so on.
• Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using absolute alcohol.
6.2

Cleaning the Painted Parts, Plastic Parts, and Printed Parts

Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, ether, or paint thinner on painted components, plastic
components, or printed components. Doing so could result in discoloration or in peeling of the printed
characters. For persistent dirt, dampen a piece of gauze with neutral detergent and wipe gently.
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