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General Operation
Thank you for purchasing this Vital Sine
Vital Sine
microscopes are built from modern designs and should provide
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a lifetime of reliable performance. We recommend you read all instructions
carefully before beginning to use the instrument.
Assembly
This microscope comes factory preassembled; please follow these brief
steps before initial use.
1. Place the microscope on a stable countertop.
2. Confirm that the objectives are threaded securely in place in
the nosepiece.
3. Confirm that the eyepiece is secured properly in the eyetube.
Lighting & Power
1. This microscope is equipped with a rechargeable LED light source,
allowing it to be used in the field or in a conventional laboratory setting.
2. Before the microscope is used for the first time, it's advised to fully
charge the internal battery pack. Connect the external charger to a
suitable power supply and plug into the connector at the rear of the
microscope.
3. While the battery pack is charging, the battery charge indicator will glow
red; once charging is complete, the battery charge indicator will turn
green. Recharge times can vary, but the full process (with an exhausted
battery pack) should generally last 2-3 hours.
4. If the microscope is used in a setting with an availabe power supply,
the external charger can be connected to the microscope during use to
keep the battery pack charged.
Focusing Adjustments
1. Focusing adjustment is achieved by turning the coarse and fine focus
control knobs. The large knob is used for coarse adjustment, while the
small knob is used for fine adjustment.
2. Focusing tension is adjusted by turning the focus tension adjustment
ring located just inside of the left coarse focus control knob.
3. To ensure long life for the mechanical gears, always turn the focusing
knobs slowly and uniformly.
Substage Adjustments
1. Adjustments to the substage condensing system are crucial for proper
illumination and performance.
2. CENTERING: The condenser on this microscope is factory-centered and,
therefore, does not require centering adjustments.
3. VERTICAL FOCUSING: The condenser can be raised and lowered with
the condenser adjustment lever to focus the light for optimal illumination.
As a rule of thumb, the lower the magnification, the higher the condenser
should be positioned in the optical path.
4. APERTURE ADJUSTMENT: The light path can be adjusted with the
iris diaphragm adjustment lever located on the condenser. Aperture
adjustments are made to induce contrast for a specimen, not to adjust
light intensity.
Maintenance
The eyepiece and objectives on this microscope are coated. They should
never be wiped while dry, as any dirt or dust will scratch the coating.
The surfaces should either be blown with an air canister or blown and
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microscope. With the user in mind,
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cleaned with an airbulb and camel-hair brush. It's recommended to then
use a lens cleaner. Apply with a cotton swab for a minimum of wetting,
then wipe the surface clean with a quality lens tissue. Xylene, which breaks
down the bonding material holding the lenses, should never be used
as a cleaner.
5-Year Limited Warranty
Vital Sine
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microscopes are warranted by Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc.,
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five
(5) years from the date of purchase, except for electrical components,
which have a one (1) year limited warranty. During this period, Aquatic
Eco-Systems, Inc., or its authorized service station will at their option and
without charge either repair or replace any part found to be defective in
materials or workmanship.
This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exceptions
and will not apply if:
There is no proof of date of purchase. The purchase invoice must
1)
accompany the unit when sent in for repair. The warranty extends to the
original consumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable.
The damage is due to normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, negligence,
2)
accident, inadequate maintenance, disregard for operating instructions
or any other cause not due to the manufacture of the microscope
(e.g. objective failure from oil penetration due to lack of timely cleaning).
The serial numbers, names and/or functions are altered or obliterated,
3)
or unauthorized repair or replacement of parts by the end-user or an
unauthorized third party while under warranty.
Consumable items (such as, but not limited to, bulbs) have failed.
4)
This warranty expressly excludes transportation damage and adjustment
or readjustment. In no case shall Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc., be liable to the
buyer or any person for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential
damage, whether claims are based in contract or otherwise with respect to
or arising out of product furnished hereunder. Should you have a problem
with this product, contact Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc., within the warranty
period and we will direct you how to proceed. For prompt service,
call the Aquatic Eco-Systems Returns Department at 407-886-3939
between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm EST Monday through Friday, send a fax
to 407-886-6787 or e-mail aes@aquaticeco.com.
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