Section 5 Storage, Cleaning and Discarding
Cleaning
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Section 5 Storage, Cleaning and Discarding
Cleaning
To clean the spectrometer, wipe the outer surface of the spectrometer with
lukewarm water and a gentle cloth. You may use a mild household soap (dishwasher
soap), but wipe clean surface with clear water before reusing the spectrometer.
Always dry wetted surfaces.
Spills
Make sure to wipe clean any spill. Spectrometer is not perfectly leakproof.
Make sure to use appropriate procedure to collect spills. If it is a sample that has
been spilled on the spectrometer, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of
the product for detailed information on collecting spills.
Make sure to dispose of collecting material (cloths, absorbent products, containers
etc.) in accordance with Federal, State (provincial) and local regulations.
Do not perform any cleaning procedures if the Detector Module, the Arid Zone
telescopic tube, the front or the rear cover is removed.
Do not wipe, clean or touch the mirrors.
Do not use strong household cleaning products. Do not use any cleaning products
containing:
•
Ammonia
•
Bleaching products
•
Acetone
•
Strong acids
•
Strong alkalis
Spectrometer is not leakproof. Gaskets can be damaged by solvents, strong acids
or strong alkalis.