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Chapter 3 Installation
3.2.3 Mounting To A Zeiss Axio Observer/ Axiovert 40 Series Microscope
The stages are mounted to the working surface by M4 screws through the base plate.
1) Remove the bolts securing the manual XY specimen stage, fitted as standard to
the microscope. Tilt back the lamp support unit as necessary.
2) Remove the manual XY specimen stage.
3) Place the stage onto the mounting platform and loosely fit the three M4 x 12 bolts
provided.
4) Check that the mounting surface is flat, and that the stage does not ‘rock’ when
opposing corners are pressed down.
5) If any rocking is present at item (4), fit shims supplied as necessary (see below)
until the mounting surface is level and no play is present.
6) Tighten the three M4 bolts to secure the MLS203 stage to the mounting platform
of the microscope.
Fig. 3.2 Zeiss Axio Observer/Axiovert 40 fitting
M4 x 12 bolt
(qty 3)
