SO-111-R/RF Ophthalmic Microscope
User Manual
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MOULD PELLET REPLACEMENT
Scan Optics microscopes are fitted with mould protection which lasts for approximately 3 years,
however, this is dependent on the storage conditions and humidity of the local environment. In
extreme tropical climates, it may be necessary to change the mould protection as frequently as
every year.
A guide to when the mould protection should be changed is placed on a sticker on the front of the
microscope head. However, this is indicative only and users should be guided by their own
experience and knowledge of local conditions. As a general precaution, always store the
microscope head in a protective bag when not in use, and replace the eyepieces with the protective
eyepiece caps.
To replace the mould pellet:
1.
Loosen the grubscrews holding the head into the bonder arm, and loosen or remove the
guide handle screw where it is present.
2.
Carefully lift the head out of the bonder arm.
3.
Prise off the plastic screw cover, then undo the screw to remove the casing at the back of the
head.
4.
Peel the old pellet off the inside wall and replace with the new pellet.
5.
The new pellet should go on the right hand side of the head.
6.
Replace the cover plate and secure the head back into the bonder arm.
Figure 12: Replacing the mould pellet – standard SO-111-R microscope shown
