Cleaning the camera
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12.1
Camera housing, cables, and other items
12.1.1
Liquids
Use one of these liquids:
• Warm water
• A weak detergent solution
12.1.2
Equipment
A soft cloth
12.1.3
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cloth in the liquid.
2. Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the part with the cloth.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. This can cause damage.
12.2
Infrared lens
12.2.1
Liquids
Use one of these liquids:
• A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.
• 96% ethyl alcohol (C
2
H
5
OH).
12.2.2
Equipment
Cotton wool
CAUTION
If you use a lens cleaning cloth it must be dry. Do not use a lens cleaning cloth with the liquids that are giv-
en in section 12.2.1 above. These liquids can cause material on the lens cleaning cloth to become loose.
This material can have an unwanted effect on the surface of the lens.
12.2.3
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.
2. Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on con-
tainers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.
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