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10 Care and Maintenance
Lenses and filters
To clean the lens surfaces or filters, first remove any dust using an air blower.
If dust still persists, use a soft/clean brush or gauze.
A soft gauze or lens tissue lightly moistened with pure alcohol should only be
used to remove grease or fingerprints.
Use petroleum benzine to clean immersion oil.
Use petroleum benzine only to remove immersion oil from objective lenses.
Because petroleum benzine and absolute alcohol are both highly flammable,
handle carefully around an open flame.
Do not use the same area of the gauze or tissue, more than once.
Cleaning of Painted or Plastic Components
Do not use organic solvents (thinners, alcohol, ether, etc.), doing so could
result in discolouration or in the peeling of paint.
For stubborn dirt, moisten a piece of gauze with diluted detergent and wipe
clean.
When Not In Use
When not in use, cover the instrument with a vinyl dust cover, store in a
location low in humidity and where mould is not likely to form.
Store the objectives, eyepieces and filters in a container or desiccator with a
drying agent.
Proper handling of the microscope will ensure years of trouble free service.
If repair become necessary, please contact your Motic agency or our
Technical Service directly.
