The next three pages are dedicated to assembling a working microscope.
The following section “Using your 1200CM Series Microscope” (starting on
page 10) explains the various features of the microscope and how to use
them.
After removing the microscope parts from the protective foam and plastic
packaging and checking it over for all components and accessories (see
list on page 3), you can begin assembly.
Place the stand on a stable counter top.
NOTE: Do not release the head until it is firmly secured with the
head set screw.
Loosen the head set screw (circled in figure 1) and rotate the head 180°
so the eyepieces face forward.
Retighten the head set screw.
Assembly
Setup
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Figure 1
Remove the dust caps from the eyetubes, then insert the eyepieces into
the eyetubes (see figure 2).
After removing the objectives from their storage containers, individually
install each one into the nosepiece by threading them clockwise into the
threaded holes of the nosepiece (see figure 3). It is generally considered
best practice to install the objectives in numerical order.
The next four steps describe how to install the condenser. With phase-
contrast models the condenser comes pre-installed. If this is the case,
assembly is complete. Skip ahead to “Centering the Condenser” on page
8 unless you need to reattach your condenser for any reason.
Note: The phase contrast condenser is pictured, but the assembly
instructions are identical for the brightfield condenser.
Raise the substage and stage to their maximum height (see figure 4).
Raise the stage via the coarse focus control and the substage using the
substage adjustment knob.
Loosen the condenser set screw enough to allow the neck of the
condenser to slide through the silver ring.
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All Models
Figure 4
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