Cleaning Immersion Oil; Decontaminating The Product; Transportation; Storage - Nikon Eclipse Ni-U Instruction Manual

Cleaning Immersion Oil

2.3
(1) Wipe with petroleum benzine.
(2) Finish off the cleaning with absolute alcohol (ethyl or methyl alcohol) after cleaning with petroleum benzene.
If petroleum benzene is not available
If petroleum benzene is unavailable, use methyl alcohol alone. However, typically wipe three or four times because the detergency is
weak.
2.4

Decontaminating the Product

For routine disinfection of this product, Nikon recommends using 70% medical alcohol.
Use of organic solvents on plastic parts may result in discoloration.
Cautions on disposal
If contact occurs between a sample and this product, determine whether the sample is hazardous. If the sample is hazardous, follow
the standard procedures for your facility.
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Transportation

Before transporting the following devices, be sure to fasten the devices.
• Manual quadrocular tilting tube
Attach the tightening screw removed from the bottom of the tube in Chapter 1 "3 Assembly Method - 7 Attach the
quadrocular tilting tube and DSC zooming port for quadrocular tube." Set the optical path switching dial to the [F]
position in advance.
• Manual DSC zooming port
Set the zoom dial to 0.6x. (no tightening screw)
4

Storage

• Store this product in a dry location where mold is unlikely to form.
Storage conditions are as follows: temperature (-20°C to +60°C), humidity (90% RH max., no condensation)
• Store the objectives and eyepieces in a desiccator or similar container with a drying agent.
• Place a cover over this product to protect it from dust.
• Switch off the microscope (press the power switch to the "O" position) and wait for the lamphouse to cool before
covering this product with a cover.
5

Regular Inspections (Charged)

To maintain the performance of this product, Nikon recommends periodic inspections (chargeable service). Contact your
nearest Nikon representative for details.
Chapter 3
Maintenance and Storage
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