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Microscope Preparation and Assembly
Step 1. Open packing boxes carefully. There will be two large boxes,
each containing a microscope base, and two smaller, one with the
bridge assembly and one with the Seidentopf binocular head that fits
onto the bridge. Lift each microscope base out of shipping container.
Note that the serial numbers on the bottom of the units end in either
an L (left base) or an R (right base). Remove all packing materials on
stage and illuminator. Unpack the bridge assembly and the
Seidentopf binocular head. Place microscopes side by side as
shown, with the "L" scope to the left, and the "R" scope to the right
and with the arms of the miscroscopes toward the back.
Step 2. At the top of the head socket of each microscope base find three
screw holes. There are "saftey screws" in each hole, removable
using a small screwdriver. Underneath these "saftey screws" there
are set screws. Using the small Allen wrench provided, back off the
set screws two or three turns, until flush with the inside rim of the
head socket of the base. (the points of these screws are initially
visible, back them off until they disappear).
Step 3. Place the bridge onto the two microscope bases with the Ken-A-
Vision logo and X-axis control facing toward you. Tighten the set
screws so the bridge is locked on tight, and replace the saftey screws
to prevent students from tampering.
Step 4. Remove the dust cover from the Bridge Assembly Head Socket,
and loosen the set screw located on the right side until the screw tip
is flush with the wall of the head socket.
Step 5. Place the Seidentopf binocular head into the socket, sliding in
from the right, until it is flush in socket opening. Tighten the set
screw.
Step 6. Insert eyepieces into the eyetubes.
Step 7. Plug both microscopes into wall socket and allow them to charge
overnight. Your Cordless Comparison Scope is now ready to use.
Microscope Use and Instructions
Visit the Ken-A-Vision Web site, http://www.ken-a-vision.com/pdf/
MicroscopePrimer.pdf, for a Microscope Primer on general microscope
usage.
