Zeiss Axio Observer 3 materials - Care, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service; Microscope Care and Cleaning

CARE, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE
Axio Observer Care ZEISS
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6 CARE, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE
6.1 Care
Care of the microscope is limited to the following procedures:
• Cover the instrument with the dust cover after each use.
• Do not install the instrument in damp areas.
• Cover all open tubes with dust-protective caps.
Switch the device off and remove the power plug before cleaning.
Make sure that no cleaning fluids or moisture are allowed to penetrate to the inside of the
instrument. This may lead to a short circuit in the microscope.
• Remove dust and loose dirt on visible optical surfaces with a brush, blower brush, cotton bud, optics
cleaning tissue or cotton cloth.
• Labels on the components and the desktop power supply unit may only be cleaned using a dry cotton
cloth. Otherwise, the labels may detach.
• Remove water-soluble dirt (coffee, cola, etc.) by breathing on it and wiping with a dust-free cotton
cloth or a moistened cloth. You may add a mild detergent to the water.
• Remove stubborn, oily or greasy dirt (immersion oils, finger prints) using cotton wool buds or a dust-
free cotton cloth and Optical Cleaning Mixture L.
This cleaning solution consists of 90 vol% gasoline and 10 vol% isopropanol (IPA). The individual
components are also known as:
Benzine: Medical alcohol, petrolether
Isopropanol: 2-propanol, dimethyl carbinol, 2-hydroxypropane
Clean the optical surface using a circular motion working from the middle outwards. A light pressure
should be exerted on the optical surface.
The following instructions should be followed where the Axio Observer is used in warm, humid climates:
• Keep the microscope in a bright, dry, well-ventilated room with a humidity of less than 65%. Sensitive
components and accessories, such as objectives and eyepieces, should be stored in a dry cabinet.
• If the microscope is to be stored in closed containers for a prolonged period, fungicide-soaked cloths
should be placed in the containers to prevent mould.