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MANTIS ELITE
Packing Contents
Bench stand
Viewing head
Objective lens
Objective extender*
Rubber gaiter
Floating stage (optional)
Anti glare hood
Specimen holders
* for use with 4x, 6x, 8x and 10x objectives
Assembly
Floating stage (optional)
X With the stage glass
removed, place the floating stage
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into its locating holes with the bolts supplied using the Allen key located on the
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underside of the floating stage.
X Replace the stage glass.
X The removal of the floating stage is the reversal of the assembly procedure.
Head & Power Connectors
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Place the rubber gaiter over the stand neck.
k
Loosen the upper retaining bolt
Carefully place the locating hook of the Mantis viewing head
retaining bolt on the bench stand. Replace the lower retaining bolt, ensuring the
lower retaining bolt passes through the lower locating mount of the Mantis
viewing head.
Tighten the upper and lower retaining bolts then re-seat the rubber gaiter.
l
Connect the head power lead
viewing head.
m
Connect the mains lead plug to a suitable power outlet and its output connector to
the rear of the bench stand.
n
Fit the chosen objective lens into the objective seat and tighten the securing screw
Operation
Overview
X Turn on the power switch
u
Focus
X Use the focus controls (one each side) to raise or lower the viewing head until the
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subject is in focus.
Eye Spacing
Adjust the eye spacing control
w
Note: Adjusting the eye spacing is very important for viewing comfort
and must be adjusted for each Mantis user.
Changing Lenses
X To change an objective lens
x
Store the lens in the supplied container.
X Fit the chosen objective lens into the objective seat and tighten the securing screw.
X Alternatively, rotate the objective turret
Illumination
X Turn on the substage illumination switch
X Turn on the surface illumination switch
Hood Removal
X In certain lighting environments it may improve viewing by removing the anti glare hood
Mantis Elite with Bench Stand - User Guide
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in position and secure it
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on the stand neck. Remove the lower retaining bolt
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between the stand base and the rear of the
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and place the subject on to the stage beneath the Mantis lens.
to obtain a comfortable stereo view.
, loosen the lens securing screw and remove the lens.
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to bring the second objective into use.
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and use it to increase or decrease the illumination level.
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