Vii. Care and Maintenance: 1. Do Not Disassemble

VII.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Do not disassemble
 Disassembly may significantly affect the performance of the instrument, and may result in electric
shock or injury and will void the terms of the warranty.
 Never attempt to dismantle any parts other than described in this manual. If you notice any
malfunction, contact your nearest Motic representative.
2. Cleaning the Microscope

A. Lenses and filters
 To clean lens surfaces or filters, first remove dust using an air blower. If dust still persists, use a
soft/clean brush or gauze.
 A soft gauze or lens tissue lightly moistened with the mixture of alcohol and ether ( ratio: alcohol : 3
and ether: 7) should only be used to remove grease or fingerprints.
 Use the mixture of alcohol and ether ( ratio: alcohol : 3 and ether: 7) to clean immersion oil.
 Use the mixture of alcohol and ether ( ratio: alcohol : 3 and ether: 7) only to remove immersion oil
from objective lenses.
 Because the mixture of alcohol and ether ( ratio: alcohol : 3 and ether: 7) is highly flammable, be
careful handling around open flame.
 Do not use same area of gauze or lens tissue to wipe more than once.
B. Cleaning of painted or plastic components

 Do not use organic solvents (thinners, alcohol, ether, etc.). Doing so could result in discolouration or
in the peeling of paint.
 For stubborn dirt, moisten a piece of gauze with diluted detergent and wipe clean.
 For plastic components, only moisten a piece of gauze with water and wipe clean.
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3. Bulb Replacement
 To avoid potential shock hazard, always set the power switch to “O” (OFF) and
disconnect the power cord before replacing the bulb.
 The bulb, lamp housing and areas near these will be extremely hot during and
right after use. Please replace the bulb with a soft cloth during use or allow it
cools down right after use
A. 12V/ 50W Halogen

The applicable halogen bulb of Epi-iluminator is the 12V/ 50W halogen long-life bulb.
 Fully loosen the slotted head knurled screw (Fig.15) on the back of the lamp house.
 Lift the lamp house to remove. (Fig.15)
 Remove the old bulb (Fig.16) with a piece of gauze and insert the new bulb’s pins all the way into
the pin holes on the lamp socket. (Fig.17)
 Fit the lamp house from above and tighten the slotted head knurled screw.
(Fig.15) (Fig.16)
(Fig.17)
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B. 12V/ 3W LED Module
This is a Motic patent design to exchange12V/ 3W LED module and 12V/ 50W halogen bulb on the
same socket directly.
 Fully loosen the slotted head knurled screw on the back of the lamp house.
 Lift the lamp house to remove.
 Firmly insert the LED module into the socket pinholes until it reaches the limit.
 After the LED module installation, secure it with the clamp screw by 1.5mm hexagonal screwdriver
supplied with the microscope.
C. 6V/ 30W Halogen

The applicable halogen bulb of transmitted illumination is the 6V/ 30W halogen long-life bulb.
 In order to prevent electric shock always turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord
before installing or replacing the bulb.
 Place microscope on its back and pull back the lamp house cover plate. (Fig.18)
 Firmly insert the bulb into the socket pinholes until it reaches the limit. Be careful not to tilt the bulb
when mounting. (Fig.19)
 When installing the bulb, do not touch the glass surface of the bulb with bare fingers.
Doing so will cause fingerprints, grease, etc., to burn onto the lamp surface, reducing the
illumination provided by the bulb. If the surface is contaminated, wipe it clean using lens tissue.
 Close lamp house cover plate and secure until it snaps into position. (Fig.20)
(Fig.18) (Fig.19)
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(Fig.20)
D. 6V/ 3W LED Module

 In order to prevent electric shock always turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord
before installing or replacing the bulb.
 Place microscope on its back and pull back the lamp house cover plate. (Fig.21)
 Firmly insert the LED module into the socket pinholes until it reaches the limit (Fig.22).
This is a Motic patent design to exchange LED module and halogen bulb on the same socket
directly.
 After the LED module installation, secure it with the clamp screw by 1.5mm hexagonal screwdriver
supplied with the microscope. (Fig.23)
 Close lamp house cover plate and secure until it snaps into position. (Fig.24)
(Fig.21) (Fig.22)
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(Fig.23) (Fig.24)
4. Disinfecting the Microscope

 Follow the standard procedures for your laboratory.
5. When not in use

 When not in use, cover the instrument with vinyl dust cover and store in a place low in humidity
where mould is not likely to form.
 Store the objectives, eyepieces and filters in a container or desiccator with drying agent.
 Proper handling of the microscope will ensure years of trouble free service.
 If repair become necessary, please contact your Motic agency or our Technical Service direct.
Note:
 If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
 To avoid getting wet, do not use the microscope near water.
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VIII. WARNING LABELS
The following warning labels (or symbols) are found on the microscope, Study the meaning of the
warning labels (or symbols) and always use the equipment in the safest possible manner.
Warning Label / Symbol Explanation

Indicates that the surface becomes hot, and should
not be touched with bare hands.
Indicates that the main switch is ON.
Indicates that the main switch is OFF.
~ Indicates alternating current.
Proper handling of the microscope will ensure years of trouble free service.
If repair become necessary, please contact your Motic agency or our Technical Service directly.
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VII.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

2. Cleaning the Microscope

B. Cleaning of painted or plastic components

A. 12V/ 50W Halogen

C. 6V/ 30W Halogen

D. 6V/ 3W LED Module

4. Disinfecting the Microscope

5. When not in use

Warning Label / Symbol Explanation

Indicates that the main switch is ON.

Indicates that the main switch is OFF.

~ Indicates alternating current.

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