Olympus bx40 - Page 24

+ The fork and mirror assembly is for use when a source of electricity to power the built-in illuminator is not available. A strong
light
source
ie.
sunlight,
jeep
headlight,
bright
flash
light
etc.,
reflected
off
the
mirror
is
required
to
provide
proper
illumination.
1. Raise the condenser up to its maximum height using condenser knob @)
be careful not to run the stage up into the objectives.
2. Carefully insert the base of the fork and mirror assembly into the light well @
of the microscope.
3. Turn assembly @ so that the mirror is facing front and adjust the angle
to 45 degrees.
4. Shine light source onto mirror while looking through the eyepieces. The
angle
of the mirror may need to be adjusted to get maximum light intensity.
A-2D