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A.3
Instrument Base with load compensation
(US Pat. 5.016.854)
The weight of components or accessories added to the
microscope can be compensated by relieving springs so that
height adjustment of the slit lamp remains smooth, no matter
what accessories remain permanently mounted.
Compensating the weight of added
components
• Turn the control lever (34) down to its lowest stop, then
loosen it by 1/4 turn.
• Swing the microscope and illumination unit to one side.
• Engage all three springs:
Engaging
Turn the screws (19) counter-clockwise until they are in the
uppermost position.
Disengaging
Tighten the screws by turning them clockwise.
• Lift the microscope arm with one hand. Release it and check
whether it returns to the original position. This will not happen
unless the maximum load has been added.
As a rule, it will be necessary to disengage as many relieving
springs as required for ensuring that the arm and spring
housing settle down in their original position.
The load is adequately counter-balanced when the weight of
illumination unit and microscope with all permanently moun-
ted components exceeds the compensating force of the
springs by a small amount.
A.4
Attaching an accessory in the beam path
Align the positioning points on the upper side of the parts to be
joined.
Close
Push together and rotate the bayonet joint
in direction of the
arrow until to the stop.
19
34
Kleiner Schraubenzieher
Petit tournevis
Small screwdriver