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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Reason for Problem
Solution
Image will not focus
Poor Resolution
(Image not sharp)
Spots in field of view
Rack stop not set at proper position
Slide upside down
Slide cover slip too thick
Objective lenses dirty
Eyepiece lens dirty
Too much light
Eyepiece or condenser lens too dirty
Specimen slide dirty
Adjust rack stop
Place slide on stage with cover slip up
Use 0.17 mm thick cover slip
(No. 1 cover slip)
Clean objective lenses
Clean eyepiece lenses
Adjust iris diaphragm
Clean lens
Clean slide
***Spots in field of view can also result from dirt on inside of eyepiece. It is recommended that you have a
service technician clean inside of lens.
Problem
Reason for Problem
Solution
Light Fails to operate.
Outlet inoperative.
AC Power cord not connected.
Bulb burned out, Fuse blown
Have qualified service technician
repair outlet.
Plug into outlet.
Have qualified service technician
replace bulb and/or fuse
