General
How do I tighten the Alltion Microscope Arm?
Below are the instructions to tighten the microscope arm if your microscope is drooping and not staying in the desired position. You should never over-tighten or use force when performing mechanical maintenance as the arm will spring back and ...
How do I prevent the Microscope cable from twisting?
You should not continuously twist the microscope head 360 degrees. Once it has been twisted the full 360 degrees twist the opposite direction, return to 0 degrees rather than simply turning in a circle. Please ensure you do not twist the microscope ...
Do I need to turn the microscope off after each use?
Directly after use, ensure that the microscope light is switched off as this will avoid the blowing the bulb (which will eventually occur if left on for a long period of time, see figure 12). Figure 12: Blown microscope light bulb
What regular maintenence is required for my Alltion microscope?
There are a couple of quick maintenance checks that should also be performed regularly simply to make sure that your instrument is in working order. 1. Check that the bottom pole (that is inserted into the base), is not wobbly or loose. This ...
Do I need to clean and lubricate my Alltion microscope?
A key component of the microscope’s mechanical maintenance is ensuring that all moving parts are regularly cleaned and lubricated. This allows each joint to manoeuvre smoothly through procedures. Surfaces in regular need of lubrication include the ...
What do I do if my Alltion Microscope doesn't light up?
Please follow the below troubleshooting checklist: 1. Once the unit is plugged into the power, does the on/off switch light up green? If the answer is yes, please move down the checklist. If the answer is no please check the fuses. If changing ...