The next three pages are dedicated to setting up the microscope. The following “Operation”
section explains the various features of the microscope and how to use them.
Remove the microscope parts from the protective foam and plastic packaging. Check
for all components and accessories (see list on page 3), then you can begin assembly.
Place the stand on a stable counter top.
Place the head assembly on top of the stand so that the head flange slides into the
flange mount.
Assembly
Setup
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Verifying that the illuminator is centered will allow maximum light to reach the specimen.
This process should be performed during initial setup and whenever replacing the lamp.
Centering the Illuminator
Be sure the microscope’s power is turned off and allow sufficient time for the lamp to
cool completely.
Remove the collector assembly by grasping the lower beige section (figure 4a) while
pulling upwards and out at the same time. The collector assembly is held in place by
magnets and will come loose with a minimal amount of force.
The lamp (figure 4b) should be centered in the lamp socket (figure 4c). If it is not, grasp the
lamp using a tissue being careful not to touch the glass envelope with your bare fingers
and reposition the lamp so that the filament is positioned at the center of the socket.
Reinstall the collector assembly making sure that the rear of the collector is fitted
underneath the metal retaining plate (figure 4d).
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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 from lowest to highest magnification.
NOTE: Do not release the head until it is firmly secured with the head set screw.
Secure with the head set screw (figure 1a).
Remove the dust caps from the eyetubes, then insert the eyepieces into the eyetubes
(figure 2).
