Olympus CHA User Manual

Scanned by J. G. McHone. 8 Nov 09
for personal use only. not for sale
This instruction manual has been prepared for the Olympus Student Microscopes Models
CHA and CHB. It is recommended that you read the manual carefully in order to familiarize
yourself fully with your microscope, in order to obtain optimum performance from this
precision instrument.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following points carefully.
• Operation
1. Always handle the microscope with the care it deserves. and avoid abrupt motions or
any impact.
2. Avoid exposure of the microscope to direct sunlight, dust and vibration.
3. Only use the tension adjustment ring for altering the tension of the coarse adjustment
knobs. Do not twist the two coarse adjustment knobs in the opposite directions
simultaneously, as this will cause damage.
4. Ascertain that the voltage selector switch on the base plate of the Model CHA is set to
conform with the local mains voltage.
5. Disconnect the line cord from the AC power outlet before fuse replacement.
• Maintenance
1. Lenses must always be kept clean. Fine dust on lens surfaces should be blown or
wiped off by means of an air blower or a clean brush. Carefully wipe off oil or finger-
prints deposited
on the lens surfaces with gauze moistened with a small amount of
xylene, alcohol or ether.
2. Do not use organic solutions to wipe the surfaces of various components. Plastic parts,
especially, should
be cleaned with a neutral detergent.
3. Never disassemble the microscope for repair.
4. The microscope should
be stored in its container immediately after use. If this is not
possible, it should be covered with the vinyl dust cover provided.

Olympus CHA Specifications

General

Brand	Olympus
Model	CHA
Category	Microscope
Language	English