Assemble the illumination

In this section we are assembling the sample illumination. This is for transmission illumination.

Step 1: Push-fit the lens

• Place the Condenser lens on the lens tool flat side down
• Take the upright condenser and align the opening over the lens
• Push down until the lens clicks into place

Step 2: Push-fit the LED

• Push the LED as far as possible up the hole in the side of mount of the condenser, it should fit securely

Step 3: Add the condenser mounting screw

• Take an M3 nut and push it into the nut trap in the condenser mount from the top
• Take an M3x10 cap head screws and screw it into the nut, only screw a couple of turns about 5mm of thread should still be visible at this stage

Step 4: Mount the upright condenser onto the main body

• Take the complete upright condenser and pass is through the bottom of the main body until the top of the condenser is in line with the stage.
• Insert the exposed mounting screw into the screw hole in the z-actuator of the main body.
• Insert the 2.5mm Ball-end Allen key through the teardrop shaped hole on the front of the microscope. Until it engages with the mounting screw.
• Slide the upright condenser up the keyhole until the top of the condenser is 2-4mm below the top of the stage while keeping the Allen key engaged with the screw.
• Tighten the screw with the Allen key to lock the optics in place.

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