USER MANUAL - Vetlab Supplies Ltd
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1. www vetlabsupplies co uk The manufacturer warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two years from the date of purchase one year for electrical components It does not cover damage resulting from abuse or misuse repairs or alterations performed by other than authorised repair technicians or damage occurring in transit If you have any problems with your Vetlab Premiere 125 microscope during the two year warranty period please contact Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2RY Tel 01798 874567 Fax 01798874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk Please retain original box and packing in case your microscope needs to be returned It will be repaired or replaced at no charge and returned to you If misuse alterations accident or abnormal conditions of operation caused failure an estimate for repairs will be provided for your approval prior to work being performed Vetlab Supplies Specialists in Veterinary Laboratory Supplies Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk2. 0 objective You may also wish to try using the x16 eyepieces as well to increase the magnification without the use of oil Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk Bulb Replacement e Unplug unit from power source Allow bulb to cool before removal It will become very hot during use e Loosen the screw knob on the underside of microscope and open the panel to expose the bulb e Remove the old bulb Jmportant Do not touch the halogen bulb with bare hands ear gloves or hold the bulb using tissue or lens paper Body oils may damage the halogen bulb e Hold the new bulb must be same specification as the old one with clean gloves or tissue and vertically insert the pins into the jack e Close the panel and tighten the thumbscrew knob Fuse Replacement e Unplug the unit from power source e Open the fuse holder with a screwdriver in the direction of the arrow Remove the old fuse and install a new fuse with the same specification e Replace the fuse holder and screw in place Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk For your all your microscope consumable needs please telephone us for our latest price list or visit our website
3. Vetlab Premiere 125 Biological Binocular Microscope USER MANUAL To obtain the best results from your microscope please read this manual before using WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this unit to rain or moisture CAUTION No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Premiere trademark reg No 1713212 USA Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk APPLICATION This microscope is widely used in Biology Bacteriology Histology Pathology Medicament Chemistry research and clinical examination It is also ideal for use in veterinary laboratories schools and colleges CONFIGURATION Binocular head Stand Objective Eyepiece Tension adjusting rin Nosepiece i TR Coarse focusing knob Mechanical stage The adjusting rod of aperture diaphragm Fine focusing knob Condenser Collector Longitudinal adjusting Transversal adjusting knob of stage knob of stage Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk SPECIFICATIONS Viewing Sliding Binocular Head Inclined at 45 Head 55mm 75mm Eyepiece WF10x 18mm Nosepiece Q
4. clearest image On the coarse focus knob is a tension control ring located on the right side of the microscope against the stand which can be turned to tighten or loosen the tension of the focusing knob to the user s desired setting e When the desired view is obtained under the lowest power 4x rotate the nosepiece to the next higher magnification 10x The nosepiece should click into position It should only be necessary to adjust the fine focus knob slightly to have a clear view of the specimen As the magnification is increased the user may also find adjustments in the various methods of regulating the brightness see below will improve the view of the specimen e It is important to remember when adjusting the focus that the objective should never touch the specimen When increasing to 100x magnification the objective will appear to be very close to the slide Because the 100x is an oil immersion objective a drop of immersion oil should be applied in the gap between the objective and the specimen The 100x oil immersion objective should be wiped off with a piece of soft clean cloth or lens tissue to remove the immersion oil immediately after using e This microscope is equipped with a locking nut located behind the stage against the arm of the stand to help prevent the stage from moving up far enough to collide with the objectives This locking nut is pre set in position at the factory and should not require adjustment I
5. d that the higher the magnification you use the more light is required and so all light controls will need to be increased After using your microscope turn the dimmer control to the lowest setting and turn off the power to prolong the life of the halogen bulb MAINTENANCE Like other optical instruments this microscope should be kept in a cool shady and dry place free from dust fumes and moisture If not stored in its box cover with a hood to protect from dust If there is any dirt settled on the lens wipe it off gently with some lens paper If alcohol is used be careful not to let it penetrate through the lenses and dissolve the gumming Any dust settled on the lenses can be blown away with an air blower or wiped off with a clean soft camel hair brush Please keep the original packing for shipment in case of need for repair or servicing IMPORTANT Use of Immersion Oil The only objective requiring oil is the x100 objective However once oil is used it must be wiped off the objective and possibly the slide with a lens tissue otherwise it can ruin the lens The use of oil also can lead to contamination of the x40 objective if it is not cleaned off immediately Unfortunately it is common for busy operators to forget to do this We strongly recommend that you try to use the x40 or x60 objectives first whenever possible when attempting to examine stained smears including those stained for viewing bacteria before using the x10
6. f you find that the stage is not moving up far enough to get your specimen in focus try turning the locking knob slightly to allow the stage to travel farther Regulating brightness of the view There are several ways to adjust the intensity of light shining through the specimen in order to see things more clearly In most cases a better view is obtained by the use of a coloured glass filter inserted below the iris diaphragm Slide the filter holder to the right to reveal an open ring Insert the blue filter into this ring and slide the filter holder back into position under the diaphragm The iris diaphragm below the stage fitted underneath the condenser can be opened slide lever back to left or closed slide lever forward to control the amount of light directed through the condenser Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk The condenser assembly under the stage can be shifted up or down by means of the control knob left hand side under stage to effectively move the light beam closer to up or away from down the specimen under observation Finally the dimmer control also allows the user to adjust the intensity of the halogen light Vary these different methods of regulating the light beam on the specimen to obtain the most effective picture for your eyes As a general rule you will fin
7. ly operate each part by hand to see how it behaves and what result it produces Attach power cord to the back of microscope and connect to power source Your microscope is now ready for use OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Set light dimmer control to lowest intensity Switch on the power at the mains and then at the back of the microscope Begin by placing a microscope slide containing a specimen to be observed on the object stage and clamp it carefully with the movable spring clip Ensure the specimen is on the top side Adjust the light level using the dimmer control Adjust the interpupillary distance between the two eyepieces to the most comfortable position for the user Both eyepiece holders on the head have diopter adjustments to help the operator focus both eyes on the specimen Using the X and Y Direction Knobs located just below the stage on the right hand side the specimen may be moved to the center of the stage for observation Once the specimen is in focus the X and Y Direction Knobs may be adjusted to observe different sections of the specimen Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk e Begin observation of your specimen with the 4x Objective Turn the coarse focusing knob until a clear image is obtained then use the fine focus knob to enhance the observation of the specimen to its
8. uadruple nosepiece Objectives Achromatic objective 4x 10x 40x S 100x S Oil Double layer mechanical stage Stage Stage size 140mmx140mm Moving range 75mmx50mm Condenser N A 1 25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm amp filter Coaxial coarse amp fine focusing adjustment with rack and Focusing pinion mechanism Fine focusing scale value 0 002mm Collector Halogen bulb 6V 20W 220V 110V Adjustable brightness Objectives Numerical Working Thickness of Type Magnification aperture distance the cover slip N A mm mm 4x 0 1 37 5 0 17 Achromatic 10x 0 25 6 54 0 17 objective 40x S 0 65 0 63 0 17 100x S Oil 1 25 0 195 0 17 Vetlab Supplies Ltd Unit 13 Broomers Hill Park Broomers Hill Lane Pulborough RH20 2RY Telephone 01798 874567 Fax 01798 874787 Email info vetlabsupplies co uk www vetlabsupplies co uk ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 7 Remove the microscope stand from box and Styrofoam packing and place it on a stable work table Remove all plastic bags and coverings these can be discarded Remove binocular head from the packing Remove the plastic cap covering the neck of the microscope base and the one on the bottom of the binocular head Fit the binocular head in to the neck of the microscope stand and tighten the knurled screw with finger Remove the plastic eyepiece tube covers and insert eyepieces into each eyepiece tube Familiarise yourself with the mechanical parts of your microscope Gent
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