Leica DM500 B Manuel D’Utilisation
Leica DM 500, DM500 B
Manual
12
Care instructions
General instructions
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Protect the Leica DM500 or DM500 B micro-
scope against damp, vapors, acids, alkalis,
and corrosive substances. Do not store
chemicals in the vicinity.
scope against damp, vapors, acids, alkalis,
and corrosive substances. Do not store
chemicals in the vicinity.
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Protect the Leica DM500 or DM500 B micro-
scope from oil and grease. Never grease or
oil mechanical parts or sliding surfaces.
scope from oil and grease. Never grease or
oil mechanical parts or sliding surfaces.
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Follow the instructions of the disinfectant
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
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It is advisable to enter a service agreement
with Leica Service.
with Leica Service.
Cleaning coated parts and plastic parts
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Dust and dirt particles should be removed
with a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth.
with a soft brush or lint-free cotton cloth.
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Remove coarse debris with a moistened
disposable cloth.
disposable cloth.
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Clinging dirt can be removed using petro-
leum ether or alcohol
leum ether or alcohol
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Acetone, xylene or nitro-containing thin-
ners must NOT be used.
ners must NOT be used.
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Never use chemicals to clean colored
surfaces or accessories with rubberized
parts. This could damage the surfaces,
and specimens could be contaminated by
abraded particles.
surfaces or accessories with rubberized
parts. This could damage the surfaces,
and specimens could be contaminated by
abraded particles.
Cleaning glass surfaces
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Remove dust using a fine, dry and grease-
free brush made from hair, by blowing with
a squeeze blower, or by using a vacuum.
free brush made from hair, by blowing with
a squeeze blower, or by using a vacuum.
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Remove dirt using a clean cloth that has
been moistened with distilled water.
been moistened with distilled water.
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Remove tough dirt using alcohol, chloro-
form or petroleum ether.
form or petroleum ether.