Chapter 5 Replacing Consumables; Replacing The Lamp (For The 50I) - Nikon Eclipse 50i Instructions Manual

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Replacing Consumables
5.1

Replacing the lamp (for the 50i)

CAUTION
• Be careful to avoid burns:
Wait until the lamp and nearby parts have cooled before attempting to
replace the lamp.
• Be careful to avoid electrical shock:
Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
• Be careful to avoid abnormal heat generation:
Use only the lamp specified.
• Be careful to avoid actions that might reduce lamp service life:
Avoid touching the bare lamp bulb with bare hands. Soiling will reduce the
service life of the lamp.
(1) Remove the lamphouse cover on the back of
the microscope. Remove the old lamp.
(2) Replace with a new lamp.
Avoid touching the bare lamp bulb with your
bare hands.
Use only the lamp specified (PHILIPS 5761).
(3) Replace the cover.
Engage the cover hook in the slot on the rear
of the unit in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the diagram.
CAUTION
The lamphouse cover must be attached. Failure to replace the lamphouse cover
may result in burns or fire from the heat generated by the lamp.
Slot for cover hook
Lamphouse cover
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Lamp Lamphouse cover
Cover hook
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