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CLEANING YOUR MICROSCOPE
Swift microscopes are designed to function with minimal
maintenance, but certain components should be cleaned frequently
to ensure ease of viewing. The power switch should be turned off or
the microscope should be unplugged when not in use.
Do not disassemble your microscope
Disassembly may significantly affect the performance of the
instrument, and may result in electric shock or injury and will void
the terms of the warranty.
Never attempt to dismantle any parts other than the ones described
below. If you notice any malfunction, contact your nearest Swift
Optical supplier.
Optics
Keeping the optics of your microscope clean is essential for
obtaining clear images.
Choosing the best cleaning method depends on the nature of the
optical surface and type of dirt.
Dirtiness on the image may be caused by the following variables:
Dirt on the outer or inner eyepiece lens.
Dirt on the front lens of the
objective.
Dirt on the upper lens of the
condenser
.
Dirt on the surface of the sample
slide glass.
Dirt on the upper lens of illuminator.
Dirt on other optical components of
the microscope such as mirrors,
lamps,
filters, intermediate
lenses …
In the case of microscopes with a
camera attached to it:
Dirt on the camera adapter.
Dirt on the protection filter of the camera sensor.
For Eyepieces with reticules:
Dirt on the outer or inner reticle glass.
Objectives
are the optical component of the microscope that
require the most maintenance. Because for their actual use, they
can get dirty easily.
For objectives that work without oil (dry): The first step is to
carefully unscrew the objective from the nosepiece.
Clean
Dirty