Optika Italy IM-3 Series, Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Warning 3
2. Symbols and conventions 3
3. Safety Information 3
4. Intended use 3
5. Overview 4
6. Unpacking 5
7. Assembling 5
7.1 Microscope assembling 6
7.1.1 Installing the objectives 6
7.1.2 Installing the stage insert 6
7.1.3 Installing the eyepieces 7
7.1.4 Installing the lamp housing 7
7.1.5 Installing the filter holder 7
7.1.6 Installing the bulb 8
7.1.7 Connecting the power cord 9
7.1.8 Replacing the fuse 9
7.1.9 Installing mechanical stage or stage extension 9
7.1.10 Installing polarizer and analyzer 10
8. Brightfield observation procedures 11
9. Use of the microscope 12
9.1 Microscope switch on 12
9.2 Light intensity adjustment 12
9.3 Centering the bulb 12
9.4 Coarse focus tension adjustment 13
9.5 Diopter adjustment 13
9.6 Adjusting the interpupillary distance 13
9.7 Use of eye shields 13
9.8 Centering the aperture diaphragm 14
9.9 Effects of the field diaphragm 14
9.10 Aperture diaphragm 14
9.11 Light path selection 15
9.12 Use of color filters 15
9.13 Use of polarized light 16
10. Microphotography 17
10.1 Use of C-mount cameras 17
10.2 Use of Reflex cameras 17
11. Maintenance 18
12. Troubleshooting 19
Equipment disposal 20