Leica Biosystems MC120 HD - Manual (Page 51)

Leica MC120 HD / MC170 HD User Manual Service 51
Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons (continued)
Care
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Keeping all optical components clean is
important for maintaining good optical
performance.
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If any optical surface becomes badly coated
with dust or dirt brush it off with a camel
hair brush before attempting to wipe it
clean.
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Optical surfaces should be cleaned using
a lint-free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab
soaked in methanol or a commercially
available glass cleaner. Do not use alcohol.
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Avoid excessive use of solvents. The lint-
free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab should
only be lightly moistened with solvent.
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Protect your microscope camera from
moisture, fumes and acids and from alka-
line, caustic and corrosive materials and
keep chemicals away from the instruments.
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Plugs, optical systems and mechanical parts
must not be disassembled or replaced,
unless doing so is specifically permitted
and described in this manual.
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Protect your microscope camera from oil
and grease.
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Do not grease guide surfaces or mechani-
cal parts.
Protection from dirt
Dust and dirt will affect the quality of your
results.
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Put an optionally available dust cover over
the microscope camera when it will not be
used for a long time.
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Keep accessories in a dust-free place when
not in use.