OPTICS KIT

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

IMPORTANT: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE

OPTICS KIT.

Version 1.0

A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FOR SCHOOLS

BY
ROTARY BANGALORE BRIGADES
&
SEED Foundation

Your Optics kit is sturdily built to give you years of trouble-free

service provided you take certain precautions while using the kit
and do some periodical maintenance as suggested below.
1. The bulb:
a. A 100 watt incandescent bulb is used as the light source
in the ray box. Observe that the filament of the bulb is
parallel to the movable Plano convex lens in the ray box. If
you need to change the bulb, ensure that the filament is
properly positioned by slightly loosening the holding
screws of the bulb holder and turning the holder until the
filament is properly positioned; this process is necessary
whenever you change the bulb to obtain sharp rays on the
display panel. While adjusting the bulb, ensure that the
light shaft incident on the Slit slab in the aperture is
centered and the slits are uniformly illuminated.
b. A fan is provided to keep the bulb cool, thereby extending
the bulbs life. Ensure that the fan is working each time
you switch on the kit. If the fan is not working, get the
circuit checked by an electrician and if the fan is
defective, replace the fan. You can obtain the fan from us
also. To prolong the life of the fan and bulb, switch off the
power supply whenever the kit is not being used while
conducting the experiments. Occasionally brush the fan
blades gently to remove any dust settled on them.
c. Do not remove the bulb from the holder, except for
replacing the bulb or for cleaning the bulb. Once in 2 or 3
months, the bulb may need to be cleaned. Ensure that the
bulb is at the room temperature; gently ease the bulb
from the holder and clean it with a damp soft cloth.
Thoroughly dry the bulb and fix it back on the holder,
ensuring that the filament is parallel to the Plano convex
lens.
2. The display panel:

a. Always remove the display panel from the box before

using the kit. Slide the display panel onto the crown pin
adjacent to the aperture.
b. Always return the display panel to the ray box after the
experiments ensuring that the movable Plano convex
platform is positioned closest to the aperture, the crown
pin is next to the platform and the display surface is
facing the wall of the ray box.
3. The Plano convex lens platform:
a. Clean the Plano convex lens occasionally with a damp
cloth.
b. Ensure that the convex surface is facing the bulb.
4. The components:
a. The components supplied are of four categories:
Lenses
Mirrors
Acrylic slabs
Glass items
b. Always return the components to their respective slots in
the component box.
c. Clean the components occasionally with a damp cloth.
d. After completing the experiments, place the ray box on
top of the component box and secure with snap locks.
5. The slits:
a. Always leave one of the slits in the aperture to prevent
rats and insects enter the ray box.
You can obtain any spare part from us. Use the parts catalogue to
identify the required part, and quote its part number while
ordering.