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The finish of the microscope is hard epoxy and is resistant to
acids and reagents. Clean this surface with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.
Periodically, the microscope should be disassembled, cleaned
and lubricated. This should only be done by a qualified,
authorized microscope technician.
DUST COVER AND STORAGE
– All microscopes should be
protected from dust by a dust cover when in storage or not in use.
A dust cover is the most cost-effective microscope insurance you
can buy. Ensure that the storage space is tall enough to allow the
microscope to be placed into the cabinet or onto a shelf without
making undue contact with the eyepieces. Never store
microscopes in cabinets containing chemicals which may corrode
your microscope. Also, be sure that the objectives are placed in
the lowest possible position and the rotating head is turned
inward and not protruding from the base. Microscopes with
mechanical stages should be adjusted toward the center of the
stage to prevent the moveable arms of the mechanical stage from
being damaged during storage in the cabinet.
LED REPLACEMENT
The Swift M10D series is equipped with a 3 watt LED illumination system.
The life of the LED may vary depending on use and intensity. To prolong
the life of the LED, you should always turn off the unit when not in use.
It is important that you only use a Swift replacement LED because it is
integrated on to a circuit board. This LED has been tested and approved
for life span, color temperature and brightness. Please call the Swift
Optical parts department at (877) 967-9438 for replacement part
information.
Make sure the microscope is unplugged before replacing the LED
.
1. Remove the eyepiece(s) from the head if they are not secured in
place so they do not accidently fall out of the microscope. Remove
the slide that may be on the stage.
2. Turn the microscope on its side. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom
of the microscope. Remove the base cover to access the LED.
3. The LED is integrated on to a circuit board. This LED circuit board is
held into the illuminator housing by a black ring. Unscrew this black
ring from the illuminator housing to remove the LED circuit board.
4. Unplug the LED
’s power wire from the circuit board attached to the
base cover.
5. Reverse the steps listed above to install the new LED.
