BARSKA Microscope User Manual
1721 Wright Avenue La Verne, CA 91750
Tel: 909.445.8168 Fax: 909.445.8169
www.barska.com
© 2008 BARSKA Optics
Printed in China
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MICROSCOPE
USER MANUAL
MODEL AY11236
40X,100X,400X,1000X
COMPOUND
MODEL AY11232
7X-45X
STEREO ZOOM
MODEL AY11230
20X,40X
STEREO TRINOCULAR
MODEL AY11234
7X-45X
ZOOM STEREO
TRINOCULAR
MODEL AY11240
40X,100X,400X
COMPOUND MONOCULAR
MODEL AY11238
40X,100X,400X
COMPOUND MONOCULAR
MODEL AY11228
20X,40X
STEREO BINOCULAR
BARSKA warrants your micrscope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year.
BARSKA will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by BARSKA, is found to be
defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of BARSKA to repair or replace such
product, the product must be returned to BARSKA together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to BARSKA.
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he Proper Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) must be obtained from BARSKA in advance of
return. Call BARSKA at (909) 445-8168 to receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping
container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address, and daytime telephone
number of the owner, together with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which
replacement is made shall become the property of BARSKA.
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he customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from BARSKA, and
shall be required to prepay such costs.
BARSKA shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any microscope covered by this warranty within thirty
days of receipt. In the event repair or replacement shall require more than thirty days, BARSKA shall notify the
customer accordingly. BARSKA reserves the right to replace any product which has been discontinued from its
product line with a new product of comparable value and function.
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his warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design
or function, or subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or
deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty.
BARSKA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF BARSKA
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. BARSKA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS, GENERAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY BARSKA PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE
IMPLIED AND WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A TERM OF ONE YEAR
FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
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his warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
BARSKA reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style microscope.
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your microscope contact:
BARSKA
Customer Service Department
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el. (909) 445-8168
Fax. (909) 445-8169
e-mail: service@barska.com
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM PST
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. customers who have purchased this product from an authorized BARSKA
dealer in the U.S.A.
WARRANTY
INDEX
IMPORTANT NOTES
Congratulations on your purchase of this high quality BARSKA
microscope. With proper care, this microscope will provide many
years of use. Please read the following instructions before
operating this instrument.
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the instrument. This product has
been carefully assembled at the factory and should only be
examined by a factory-trained technician.
2. This instrument should only be used in an environment with an
indoor temperature range of 32oF to 104oF.
3. Do not use this instrument in an environment with a lot of dust.
Cover the instrument when not in use.
4. Do not subject the instrument to shock.
Maintenance............................................
Model AY11240/Model AY11238..................
Model AY11228/Model AY11232..................
Model AY11230/Model AY11234..................
Model AY11236........................................
Warranty Information................................
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10-13
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Back Cover
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MAINTENANCE
Proper care and storage of this instrument is essential. Please read
the following guidelines:
1. Keep the instrument in a dry and moisture-free location.
2. Do not expose to acid, alkali fumes or moisture.
3. Keep optical parts clean and free of dust. To clean optical parts
gently wipe with lens cleaning tissue and a mixture of alcohol
and diethyl ether. Depending on weather conditions, the
following are the recommended mixture ratios:
Wet weather: 1:2
Dry Weather: 1:1
4. After use, cover the instrument with the plastic dust cover.
5. If instrument is to be stored for an extended period of time,
remove the eyepiece and oculars and store in a moisture-proof
container.
MODEL AY11240/AY11238
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MICROSCOPE USAGE
BARSKA Model AY11240 and Model AY11238 are designed for
biological studies such as specimen examination. They can also
be used for examining bacteria and for general clinical and medical
studies. Simple design and use is especially useful for school
classroom instruction.
CONSTRUCTION
BARSKA Model AY11240 is a fixed tube type. For comfortable
observation, the arm can be easily tilted at any angle from 90
o
vertical to 45o level. It is also equipped with a coarse adjustment
and fine adjustment as well as a space limiter to protect the
objective from contacting and damaging the specimen. BARSKA
Model AY11238 features a monocular tube that is slanted at a 45o
angle. The head rotates 360o. The Eyepiece Set Screw prevents
the eyepiece from falling out of the tube.
Coarse
Adjustment
Knob
Fine
Adjustment
Knob
Stand
5-Hole
Diaphragm
and Condenser
Concave
Mirror
Stage
Spring Clips
Objectives
Barrel
Revolving Tu rret
Eyepiece
Coarse
Adjustment
Knob
Fine
Adjustment
Knob
Stand
5-Hole
Diaphragm
and Condenser
Lamp
On/Off
Switch
Lamp
Power
Cord
Stage
Spring
Clips
Objectives
Rotating Head
Revolving
Turret
Eyepiece
Stage Height
Limit Adjustment
Monocular Tube
Eyepiece
Set Screw
Model AY11240 Model AY11238
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PARTS LIST
OPERATION
1. Remove components from package.
identify all parts before assembling.
2. Attach 4x, 10x and 40x objectives
to revolving turret.
3. Place the specimen on the stage and
secure with spring clips. NOTE: The
cover glass must face upward (the
thinner glass is the cover glass),
otherwise when the 40x objective is
used the specimen cannot be
observed. Observation is best when
the thickness of the cover glass is
0.1-1.1mm and the cover glass is
0.17mm.
4. Adjust the stand to an angle that
provides comfortable observation.
5. Rotate and adjust concave mirror to
light the field of view. NOTE: Do not
reflect the Sun with the mirror.
This can cause serious eye injury
or permanent eye damage.
6. Observe the specimen using the
lowest magnification objective first.
The 4x objective provides a larger
field of view to search specimen.
1. Remove components from package.
identify all parts before assembling.
2. Attach 4x, 10x and 40x objectives
to revolving turret. 3. Place the
specimen on the stage and
secure with spring clips. NOTE: The
cover glass must face upward (the
thinner glass is the cover glass),
otherwise when the 40x objective is
used the specimen cannot be
observed. Observation is best when
the thickness of the cover glass is
0.1-1.1mm and the cover glass is
0.17mm.
4. Plug power cord into an electrical
outlet. Turn microscope
lamp ON.
5. Observe the specimen using the
lowest magnification objective
first. The 4x objective provides a
larger field of view to search
specimen.
Name
Model AY11240
Model AY11240 Model AY11238
Model AY11238
Qty
Microscope Stand
Achromatic
Objective
4x
1
Plain Concave Mirror1
Plastic Dust Cover1
10x Wide Field Eyepiece 1
Lens Cleaning Tissue1
Specification1
Inspection Certificate1
Packing List 1
1
10x
1
40x (s)
1
Name Qty
Microscope Stand
Achromatic
Objective
4x
1
10x Wide Field Eyepiece 1
Plastic Dust Cover1
Spare Bulb 1
Lens Cleaning Tissue1
Specification1
Inspection Certificate1
Packing List 1
1
10x
1
40x (s)
1
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