PUTTING THE INSTRUMENT INTO OPERATIONAxio Vert.A1 Mounting Standard Components Carl Zeiss05/2012 431030-7044-001 41• Place the microscope stand (Fig. 3-1/3) on anon-vibrating, even, hard and non-flammableworktop.• Remove the plastic cover.• Remove the protective caps (Fig. 3-1/1 and 4).The filter slider (Fig. 3-1/2) is fixed-mounted, while appropriate filterglasses (green filter, attenuationfilter, conversion filter) are not yetinserted during transport.3.1.2 Attaching the Binocular(Photo)TubeAll the binocular tubes listed in the systemoverview can be attached to the stand as describedbelow.The microscope comes with a factory-mounted50-mm ergo intermediate piece, to which another50-mm or 25-mm ergo intermediate piece may beadded. If the ergotube is employed, only ergointermediate pieces of up to 25 mm should beused, however. The utilization of the 50-mmextension would require optical compromises. Forthe installation, follow the same procedure as forthe installation of the tube.To mount or change the tube, proceed as follows:• Use ball-headed screwdriver SW 3 to loosen theAllen screw (Fig. 3-2/3) on the ergointermediate piece. If necessary, hold the tubeto be changed and remove it toward the front.• Remove the dust cap from the tube to be mounted (Fig. 3-2/2) and from the ergo intermediate piece,as applicable.• Insert the binocular tube (Fig. 3-2/1) with the dovetail ring into the tube port (Fig. 3-2/4) of the ergointermediate piece, align it with the ergo intermediate piece and retighten the Allen screw (Fig. 3-2/3),using the ball-headed screwdriver.Fig. 3-1 Unpacking and SetupFig. 3-2 Attaching the Binocular Tube
