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1.   Clean eyepieces externally and internally.
2.   Clean objectives:  external lens, body and rear lens.
3.   Clean condenser.  Clean lenses externally and internally and clean and/or repair diaphragm
4.   Inspect and clean observation tube.  Lubricate adjustable tube and IPD dovetail.  Adjust
      mechanical tube length.
5.   Clean and lubricate mechanical stage, adjust X-Y rack and pinion and replace rack, pinion
      ball bearings if defective.
6.   Inspect substage rack and pinion for smooth action and clean if required.  Lubricate and
      adjust  substage dovetail for play and repair and /or replace rack and pinion if defective.
7.   Inspect action of aperture and field diaphragms.  Clean diaphragm leaves and replace if
      defective.
8.   Inspect clean and lubricate fine and course controls without removal of focus mechanism
      from the microscope.  If the microscope requires “A Focus Mechanism Overhaul” then an
      additional cost would be added to the unit price.  This is usually not necessary.
9.   Inspect illuminator and lubricate illuminator adjustment controls according to manufacturer's
      specifications. MTS will replace defective sockets and/or light bulbs as required.
10. Check and adjust optical alignment to manufacturer's specifications (Koehler illumination).
11. Clean optical surfaces and filters on fluorescent microscopes and adjust vertical
      illuminators.
12. Align phase annular rings on phase microscopes.
13. Adjust tube length on all heads of multi-head scopes.
14. Record and report for each scope all adjustments and changes made.
15. Clean camera optics.
16. Inspect discussion tube pointers for proper operation.
17. Clean field mirrors and field lenses as needed.

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