User manual LEICA A60F

[. . . ] EC Declaration of Conformity Electrically operated accessories are constructedbasedonthestateoftheartoftechnology and are provided with an EC Declaration of Conformity. includes Leica A60 F Manual 5 Instructions on use Intended use The Leica A60 F stereomicroscope is an optical instrument for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination. The stereomicroscope may be used only in closed rooms and must be placed on a solid substrate. TheLeicaA60Fstereomicroscopecanbeused incleanrooms. Always position the stereomicroscope so that you can disconnect the illumination from the power supply at any time. [. . . ] Never use chemicals to clean colored surfaces or accessories with rubberized parts. Thiscoulddamagethesurfaces, and specimenscouldbecontaminatedbyabradedparticles. Protectthestereomicroscopefromoiland grease. Never grease or oil mechanical partsorslidingsurfaces. Follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer. We recommend concluding a service contractwithLeicaService. Leica A60 F Manual 10 Accessories, maintenance and repair Accessories Only the following accessories may be used withthestereomicroscope: TheLeicaaccessoriesdescribedinthisuser manual. Otheraccessories, providedthatthesehave been expressly approved by Leica Microsystems as being technically safe in this context. Maintenance The Leica A60 F stereomicroscope is basically maintenance-free. To ensure that it always operates safely and reliably, we recommend that you take the precaution ofcontactingtheresponsibleserviceorganization. Youcanarrangeforperiodicinspections or, if appropriate, conclude a maintenancecontractwiththem. Repairs and service work Only original Leica Microsystems spare partsmaybeused. Beforeopeningtheinstruments, switchoff thepowerandunplugthepowercable. Touchingthelivecircuitcancauseinjury. We recommend concluding a service contractwithLeicaService. For maintenance and repair, only OEM sparepartsmaybeused. Leica A60 F Manual 11 The Leica A60 F Leica A60 F Manual 12 Congratulations! You have just purchased a Leica A60 F - an excellent choice!The outstanding features of thisstereomicroscopeareitsflexibledesign, its ease of use and absolutely maintenance-free performance. Sturdyandreliable, itisexceptionallywellsuitedtomanufacturingtasks, materialstesting, qualitycontrolandotherindustrial applications. IndevelopingtheLeicaA60 F, wehaveplaced great emphasis on simple, self-explanatory operation. However, please take the time to readtheusermanualandthenotesonoperating safety to learn about all the features and capabilities of your stereomicroscope so that you can use it to its best advantage. Should you have any questions, please consult your localLeicarepresentative. Wearegladlyatyour service! Leica A60 F Manual 13 An Overview of the Leica A60 F 1 Flex-arm 1 4 3 2 Rotatablejoint 3 Eyepieces 4 Magnificationchanger(zoom) 5 Focusingdrive 6 Opticscarrier 2 5 6 7 LeicaA60LEDRingIlluminator 8 Fasteninglever(NOTPICTURED) 7 Leica A60 F Manual 14 Assembling the Leica A60 F Leica A60 F Manual 15 Table clamp Instructions for safe assembly Thetableclampisdesignedfortabletops withathicknessofupto100mm. Pushthetableclampoverthetabletopas farasitwillgo. Adjusting the Table Clamp If the table clamp does not fit the thickness of the tabletop, it can be adjusted. To do so, unscrew the two screws and move the loose partoftheclampupwardsordownwards. Beforeassembly, ensurethattheselected tabletop can carry the weight. Otherwise persons can be injured and the stereomicroscope and the specimen can be damaged. Leica A60 F Manual 16 Flexible Arm Stand and Optics Carrier Load capacity The flex-arm is adjusted at the factory so that it can keep the Leica A60 F and the LED ring illuminator in balance ­ without havingtotightenthefasteninglevertodoso. Unscrew both clamping screws on the connectingpin. [. . . ] Extremelylowpowerconsumption Use the and buttons to adjust the brightnessin10increments. Touch either of the two buttons to adjust thequantityoflightinsmallincrements. Hold the button pressed to change the quantityoflightmorequickly. Leica A60 F Manual 26 Replacing the Protective Glass Theprotectiveglassprotectstheoptics from dirt and possible damage. Never usetheLeicaA60withouttheprotectiveglass, as otherwise dust and dirt can get into the optics. Replacing the Protective Glass 1. [. . . ]