Wolfe 590950 - User Manual

Wolfe # 590950 & # 590955
CFL Educational Microscope
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Your purchase of a Wolfe CFL Educational microscope represents an investment.
Properly used and cared for, it will provide years of uncompromising service. While
this manual assumes a basic knowledge of the compound microscope, it highlights
and reemphasizes key attributes and procedures to ensure the greatest benefit
from its design. Be sure to read and understand this guide before and after setting
up your microscope to maximize the usefulness and ease in interpreting the
information it provides. If, on any point, these features or techniques seem
unclear, the Microscope Department of Carolina Biological Supply Company stands
committed to answer your technical concerns and suggestions.
To properly use the microscope, an outlined series of steps follows, which will
become routine as they are repeated:

Summary

Introduction and General Guidance

Microscope Usage Overview

Provides an overview of the manual's purpose and guidance for new users.

Microscope Operation Procedures

Power Connection and Stage Setup

Steps for connecting power and preparing the specimen stage, including clip installation.

Focusing with 4 X and 10 X Objectives

Guidance on using 4X and 10X objectives and adjusting course focus.

Light and Contrast Adjustment

How to use the iris diaphragm to control light for optimal image contrast.

Focusing with 40 X Objective

Procedures for using the 40X objective and understanding parfocal properties.

Microscope Features

Eyepiece and Swivel Head

Details on the widefield pointer eyepiece and the monocular swivel head.

Objectives and Stage Types

Information on achromatic objectives and the standard/mechanical stage differences.

Operational Controls and Illumination

Travel Stop Adjustment

Procedure for setting the travel stop to prevent stage and objective damage.

Focus Control and Tension

Explanation of course/fine focus knobs and tension adjustment collar.

Fluorescent Illuminator Bulb Replacement

Instructions for safely replacing the built-in fluorescent illuminator bulb.

Care and Storage

Protecting Optics from Dust

Guidance on using dust covers and cleaning optical surfaces carefully.

Packaging for Storage and Shipping

Recommendations for preserving the original packaging for long-term storage.

Wolfe 590950 Specifications

General

Brand	Wolfe
Model	590950
Category	Microscope
Language	English