Care And Maintenance - Leica DMIL Mode D'emploi

Care and maintenance

Attention!
Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning
and servicing!
Protect electrical components from humi-
dity!
In warm and humid climates, microscopes
require special care to prevent fungal growth.
Clean the microscope after each use and make
sure to keep the microscope immaculately
clean.
Dust protection
Note
Protect the microscope and its accessories
from dust by putting on the dust cover after each
work session.
Cleaning
!
Attention!
Fibre and dust residues can cause disturbing
background fluorescence during fluorescence
microscopy.
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Cleaning painted parts
Dust and loose particles of dirt can be removed
with a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth.
Obstinate dirt can be removed with commer-
cially available aqueous solutions, benzine or
alcohol.
To clean painted parts, use a linen or leather
cloth moistened with any of these agents.
!
Attention!
Do not use acetone, Xylol or nitro dilutions
which can damage the microscope.
Cleaning agents of unknown composition should
be tested on an inconspicuous part of the
microscope. Painted or plastic surfaces must
not be tarnished or etched.
Cleaning the speciment stage
Remove bright spots on the specimen stage by
wiping them off with paraffin oil or acid-free
vaseline.
Cleaning glass surfaces
Remove any dust from glass surfaces with a
fine, dry, and grease-free artist's hair brush, by
blowing off with a bellows ball or by vacuuming.