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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 “1. Cleaning the
lenses and Filters.” When cleaning, be sure to turn off the power switch (flip the switch to “ ” side)
to avoid malfunction.
Daily care and maintenance
Clean the parts frequently manipulated by hands, such as eyepieces and glass plate according to the
procedure described in “1. Cleaning 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 “2. Cleaning the Painted, Plastic, and Printed Parts.”
Cleaning tool and supplies (consumables)
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Cleaning tool
Brush (with soft bristles) (Use a cleanroom wiper in a cleanroom.)
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Cleaning supplies (consumables)
Ethyl or methyl alcohol
Lens tissue (Use a cleanroom wiper in a cleanroom.)
