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User Guide
REV B Published 20 SEP 2010
GENERAL CARE
When cleaning optical elements, use only optical-grade materials to avoid scratching soft lens coatings.
Use the appropriate cleaning solutions for each component, as indicated in the Sterilization Procedures below.
If liquid spills on the microscope, turn o the power immediately and wipe dry.
Do not exchange objectives between microscopes unless you know that the components have been approved and
recommended by AMG.
After using, cover the microscope with the supplied dust cover.
IMPORTANT! Never disassemble or service the microscope yourself. Unauthorized repairs may damage the microscope
or alter its functionality, which may void your warranty. Contact your local EVOS distributor to arrange for service.
OBJECTIVE LENS CARE
Clean each objective periodically or when necessary with a lens paper and lens cleaning solution. To avoid scratching
soft lens coatings, use only optical-grade cleaning materials.
Note: To protect all optical components of the microscope, use the dust cover when the microscope is not in use.
STAGE CARE
Clean the stage as needed with paper towels or Kimwipes dampened with 70% ethanol.
When moving EVOS, be sure to lock the stage with the stage lock pin as shown on p. 4 to prevent the stage from sliding.
STERILIZATION PROCEDURES
To sterilize the EVOS, please follow these procedures:
1. Turn power OFF.
2. Clean the LCD display.
a. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe o any dust from the screen.
b. Clean the LCD display with a non-alcohol based cleaner made for flat-panel displays.
IMPORTANT! Do not spray cleaning fluid directly onto the screen, as it may drip into the display or optics.
3. Lightly wipe EVOS working surfaces (stage top, focusing knobs, objective selection wheel, housing) with paper towels or
Kimwipes dampened with 70% ethanol or 4,000 ppm hydrogen peroxide (H
2
O
2
).
IMPORTANT! Do not allow sterilization solution to get into lubricated areas, such as the stage roller bearings,
or any points of rotation such as axles for the stage knobs, condenser wheel, etc. Do not soak any surface in
sterilization solution. NEVER spray liquid anywhere on the EVOS. Always wipe surfaces with dampened paper
towels instead.
4. If it is necessary to sterilize the condenser, do not apply solution directly to the condenser assembly. Instead, select the
desired phase ring, and then cover the condenser with clear plastic wrap and wipe the wrap with sterilization solution.
IMPORTANT! Never subject EVOS to UV sterilization. UV degrades many materials, including plastic. Damage from
UV exposure is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
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