OPTIKA MICROSCOPES XDS-3 MET, Operation Manual

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SAFETY nOTE
Do not store the instrument under direct sunlight, high temperature or high humidity, nor in dusty
environments. Make sure the stage is plane, horizontal and stable.
1
When moving the microscope, please hold the instrument with one hand on the lower side of the
eyepiece tube, and the other hand grabbing the handle (15) near the lamp housing.
2 If water or bacterial cultures are spilled on the stage, objective or viewing tube, pull out the power
cable at once, and wipe the microscope clean. Failing to do so may result in damage to the
instrument.
3 When working, the lamp housing behind the instrument will become hot. Ensure good ventilation
around the lamp housing.
4
Before replacing the lamp bulb or fuse, turn the main switch
(4)
to the “0” (off) position, then unplug
the power cable. When the lamp is on, or soon after it has been turned off, it is hot and could cause
serious burns. Please let it cool down before replacing it.
note: the halogen lamp is rated at 1V 0W.
5 The instrument must be connected to a grounded mains supply.
6 Please use the supplied power cable only.
4.0 USInG THE MICROSCOPE
5.0 MAInTEnAnCE
1 use a lint-free cloth to wipe the glass parts. In order to remove fingerprints and oil stains, slightly
dampen the cloth with xylene or with a 3: mixture of ethanol and ether.
note: ethanol and ether are highly flammable liquids. Do not use them near a heat source, near
sparks or near electric equipment. use these chemicals in a well ventilated room.
Do not use organic solvents to wipe the non-optical elements. Please use a neutral detergent only.
2 During use, if liquids fall on the microscopes, cut off the power at once, and wipe up the moisture.
3 Do not disassemble the microscope. Disassembling might degrade the performance of the microscope,
and will invalidate the warranty.
4 When the objectives are not mounted, please cover the sockets with the dust caps, in order to prevent
dust and liquids from entering the microscope.
5 When not in use, remember to cover the microscope with the dust hood. Please let the lamp cool
down before covering the microscope.
Installing and replacing the lamp
Please use the specified halogen lamp (1V 0W).
When replacing the lamp, let the old lamp cool down. Failing to do so may cause serious burns.
Please turn the main switch on “0” (off), unplug the power cable, and make sure that the bulb, the
lamp house and the casing are cool.