Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Optika Italy CL-16.1 Manual De Instrucciones

9.

Maintenance

Device environment
This device is recommended to be used in a clean, dry and shock free environment with a temperature of 5°-
40°C and a maximum relative humidity of 85 % (non condensing). Use a dehumidifier if needed.
To think about when and after using the device
• The device should always be kept vertically when moving it and be careful so that no mov-
ing parts fall out.
• Never mishandle or impose unnecessary force on the device.
• Never attempt to service the device yourself.
• After use, turn off the light immediately, cover the whole microscope with the provided dust-
cover, and keep it in a dry and clean place.
Electrical safety precautions
• Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region
matches with the operation voltage of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in "OFF"
position.
• Users should observe all safety regulations of the region.
• The equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users do have full responsibility
to use this equipment safely.
Cleaning the optics
• If the optical parts need to be cleaned try first to: use compressed air.
• If that is not sufficient: use a soft lint-free piece of cloth with water and a mild detergent.
• And as a final option: use the piece of cloth moistened with a 3:7 mixture of ethanol and ether.
• Note: ethanol and ether are highly flammable liquids. Do not use them near a heat source, near sparks or
near electric equipment. Use these chemicals in a well ventilated room.
• Remember to never wipe the surface of any optical items with your hands. Fingerprints can damage the
optics.
For the best results, use the OPTIKA cleaning kit (see catalogue).
If you need to send the device to Optika for maintenance, please use the original packaging.

10. Troubleshooting

Review the information in the table below to troubleshoot operating problems.
PROBLEM
I. Optical System
LED does not light.
Light too dim on the sample
CAUSE
Power cord is unplugged.
Main switch is in "OFF" position
Only for CL-16.1: LED sector buttons
are in "OFF" position
Only one sector is lit up.
Intensity set too low.
Only for CL-18: polarizer is rotated into
a total exctintion position causing a
dark image
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SOLUTION
Plug power cord into the power outlet.
Put the main switch to "ON"
Press the sector buttons to switch the
LEDs on.
Press the sector buttons to switch the
LEDs on.
Adjust the intensity knob.
Adjust the polarizer position