START-UPAxioscope 5/7/Vario Mounting standard components ZEISS03/2018 430035-7344-001 49b) How to mount the stage• Fit the stage (329HFig. 3-10/1) onto the stage carrier (330HFig. 3-10/6) so that the threaded holes in the bottomof the stage (331HFig. 3-10/2) are on top of the corresponding holes in the stage carrier (332HFig. 3-10/3).• Insert the four mounting screws (333HFig. 3-10/5) from below through the holes in the stage carrier andscrew them into the bottom of the stage.• Tighten the screws.NOTEAfter long hours of use, the stage guide may be loose and the stage travel range may bedecreased. However, this is not a malfunction and can be corrected easily as described below.c) How to adjust the X- and Y-axis knobtension• In the X-direction, hold the specimen holderand move the stage guide to the left and rightuntil it hits the stoppers (Fig. 3-11/1, 2).• In Y-direction, hold the upper stage and move itto the front and rear until it hits the stoppers.(2) Rotatable mechanical stage 75x50/240° RNOTERotatable stages can be used only withthe stage carrier for rotatable stages(430710-9011-000).a) How to remove the stage• Loosen the screw cap (334HFig. 3-12/2) of the springpin with approx. 3 turns.• Press the stage forward against the spring pin(335HFig. 3-12/1), lift the back side off the stagecarrier (336HFig. 3-12/3) and remove it by lifting itupward.• Tighten the screw cap (337HFig. 3-12/2).Fig. 3-11 Adjusting the X- and Y-axis knobtensionFig. 3-12 Changing the rotatable mechanicalstage
