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Cleaning the laser optic system
Operations described below complement and follow on from the Preparation Assistant "Step 7 : Lens cleaning" on page
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1 . Check the lens cleaner blower is OFF .
2 . Open the front doors, then lift the top skin up (1) .
3 . Unlock the clamp that holds the head in position with the use of Allen key .
4 . Rotate the clamp a quarter turn in the anti-clockwise direction (2) .
5 . Tilt the head back until it locks into position (3) .
6 . Use the aerosol to clean any large dust particles off the lens (4) .
- Hold the aerosol as upright as possible without shaking it .
- Spray the aerosol once into free air in order to clear the gas tube of any dust
that could damage the lens .
- Avoid touching the lens with the spray nozzle .
7 .
Soak slightly an optical paper towel in optical cleaning fluid.
The
Sigma-Aldrich
fluid (producer product number 02856) is recommended.
Optical cleaning fluid ingredients:
- Quality: absolute ethanol, denaturated with 4 .8% isopropanol
- Grade: Purum
- Assay: ≥99.8% (based on denaturant-free substance)
8 . Holding the optical paper towel by both ends, wipe the towel over the lens from the top to the bottom .
9 . Use the clean air aerosol to blow away any dusts .
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Access to the scan head