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2. Replacing lamps
Lamps can be replaced without having to detach the lamp house from the microscope.
Before performing the following procedures, turn off the power supply for the microscope (press
the “ ” side) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. And check that the lamp and the lamp
house are sufficiently cooled down.
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Loosen the lamp house cover clamp screw using the hexagonal wrench.
2
Remove the lamp house cover.
3
Push down the lamp clamp lever and remove the old lamp.
4
With the lamp clamp lever held down, insert the electrodes of a new lamp into the holes of
the socket. Insert the lamp as far as it goes, and then release the lamp clamp lever to secure
the lamp.
Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp with bare hands.
When releasing the lamp clamp lever, take care so that the lamp does not tilt.
5
Close the lamp house cover and secure it by tightening the clamp screw.
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