MUX2
| User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTION:
The performance of the
MUX2
depends strongly on the conditions
of its precision mechanics. Ensure that its parts are kept free from dirt, dust,
liquids and other contaminants!
Be aware, that aquariums aerated with bubble stones will deposit a fine spray
of water drops in the surrounding. Ensure that the
Micromanipulator MUX2
is
shielded from this spray! Especially seawater is very aggressive, causing rapid
corrosion of metallic parts!
The mechanical performance of the
Micromanipulator MUX2
depends strongly on the
condition of its precision mechanics. Periodically you might carefully clean the gear
wheels, gear racks, and the lead screw (Figure 3). For cleaning, first remove
contaminants and old grease with ethanol. Then apply a
small
amount of silicon based
grease to the gear wheels, gear racks, and the lead screw. In order to protect all other
parts of the
MUX2
against contaminants, you might coat them
thinly
with a Teflon
spray.
Figure 3: The performance of the
MUX2
depends strongly on the conditions of its precision
mechanics. Ensure that especially the gear racks and lead screws are kept free from dirt, dust and
other contaminants! (Image shows Micromanipulator
MU1
)
