Installation Procedure; Installing The Objectives; Installing Stage Extension Or Mechanical Stage - Optika Italy IM Serie Manuel D'utilisation

7.4

Installation procedure

7.4.1 Installing the objectives

1. Turn the coarse focusing knob ① until the nose-
piece reaches its lowest position.
• For a safe transport, the nosepiece is placed
in the lowest position and the tension adjust-
ment collar ② is adjusted to the appropriate
tension when the microscope leaves the fac-
tory. (Fig.1)
2. Screw the lowest magnification objective on the
nosepiece from the right side, then turn the no-
sepiece clockwise. Mount the other objectives in
the same way, following the sequence from low
to high.
• Note: the objectives can also be installed
through the stage opening. (Fig. 2)
• Clean the objectives regularly. In inverted micro-
scopes, the objectives are very sensitive to dust.
• To prevent dust and contamination from entering
the microscope, cover all the unused holes with
dust caps ③. (Fig. 3)
• When operating, use the low power objective
(10X) to search and focus the specimen, then
switch to higher magnifications.
• When switching between objectives, slowly turn
the nosepiece until it clicks. The click means that
the objective is in the right position, in the center
of the light path.

7.4.2 Installing stage extension or mechanical stage

• Stage extension and mechanical stage are
optional accessories for all the models.
Stage extension can be installed on either side of the
stage to enlarge the working surface.
Mechanical stage can only be installed on the right
side of the stage.
1. Installing the units: screw the bolts in the fixing
holes of the attachments, then mount the unit
from below the stage. (Fig. 4)
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