Chapter 7 Maintenance and Storage
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Cleaning
Clean and disinfect the microscope and lenses as described in the procedures below.
Tools used for cleaning
Blower
Soft brush
Soft cotton cloth, lens tissue, gauze, etc.
Absolute alcohol (ethyl or methyl alcohol), medical alcohol
CAUTION
Absolute alcohol used for cleaning is highly flammable. Be careful when handling these materials particularly around open
flames or when turning the power switch on or off.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using absolute alcohol.
When cleaning the product, do not use organic solvents (alcohol, ether, thinner, etc.) on the coated, plastic, or printed areas.
Doing so will result in discoloration or peeling of the printed characters.
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Cleaning Lenses
Keep the lens free of dust and fingerprints. Any contamination on the lenses or filters will reduce the image quality. If the
lenses have become dirty, clean them as follows:
Cleaning light dirt (dust)
(1) Use an air blower to blow off any dust.
(2) If any dust remains, brush the dust off using a soft brush or gently wipe the dust off using a piece of gauze.
Cleaning tough dirt (fingerprints or grease)
Use a soft, clean cotton cloth, lens tissue, or gauze lightly dampened with absolute alcohol (ethyl or methyl alcohol) to
wipe the dirt off.
Tips on wiping
Do not reuse cotton cloth, lens tissue, or gauze that has already been used.
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Cleaning Parts Other than the Lens
Cleaning light dirt (dust)
Use a silicon cloth to clean the part.
Cleaning tough dirt (fingerprints or grease)
Lightly dampen a piece of gauze with a neutral detergent and gently wipe the dirt off.
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