Olympus IX81 User Manual

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Fig. 62

Fig. 63

Fig. 64

Fig. 65

Mounting the Illumination Column

(Fig. 62)

1. Aligning the two guide holes on the illumination column with the two

protruding positioning pins 1 on the microscope frame, gently fit the
column onto the microscope frame from the above.

2. While holding the illumination column with one hand, insert the four pro-

vided Allen screws 2 into the screw holes. Then tighten the screws with
the provided Allen wrench 3.

# Do not tighten the screws with the illumination column inclined. Doing

so may damage the srew sections.

Attaching the Halogen Bulb

(Figs. 63 to 65)

}The applicable lamp bulb model is the 12V100WHAL-L (PHILIPS 7724)

halogen bulb.

1. Fully loosen the clamping screw 1 at the top of the lamp housing using

the Allen screwdriver provided with the microscope frame.

2. Lift up the lamp housing 2 to remove it.
3. Tilt the bulb socket 3 by 90° in the direction of the arrow.
4. While pushing down the bulb clamping lever 4 down, hold the halogen

bulb 5 with gloves or a piece of gauze, insert the bulb pins 6 straight
and fully into the pin position 7 on the lamp socket.
Then return the lamp clamping lever gently back to the original position
to clamp the bulb.

To prevent reduced bulb life or cracking, do not touch the bulb with
bare hands. If fingerprints are accidentally left on the bulb, wipe the
bulb with a soft cloth.

5. Fit the lamp housing from up and tighten the clamping screw 1 by

applying downward pressure. (Fig. 63)
Caution for Bulb Replacement During or Right After Use
The bulb, lamp housing and areas near these will be extremely hot
during and right after use.
Set the main switch to “ ” (OFF), disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet, then allow the old bulb and lamp housing to cool
before replacing the bulb with a new of the designated type.