OPTICS CLEANING INSTRUCTION
These instructions are provided as a guide only. MultiCam cannot be held responsible
for any damage to optics resulting from improper cleaning or handling. Cleaning
instructions supplied by the optics manufacturer should always be followed.
Read the instructions completely before starting.
If possible optics should be cleaned in a dust free air-conditioned room.
Always clean with alcohol all gloves or finger cots before handling any optics.
Always handle optics by their edges, never touch the optical surfaces.
Supplies needed:
1.
Latex/non-latex rubber gloves or finger cots
2.
High purity Isopropyl alcohol
3.
Reagent Grade Acetone
4.
Lens tissue
5.
Lint free cloth
6.
Cotton swabs
7.
Glass containers with droppers.
Cleaning Procedure:
1.
Wash hands with soap to remove all oils, then, put on gloves or finger cots.
2.
Clean gloves/finger cots with lint free cloth saturated with alcohol.
3.
Hold the optic by its edges or secure the optics mount from moving and blow any
dust off with low-pressure dry nitrogen (2 to 5 PSIG), air from a blow bulb, or
clean dry air from air compressor.
CAUTION:
Do not use air from a shop air
compressor if water or water vapor is present.
4.
Soak a clean lens tissue with isopropyl alcohol and place on the optic. If using a
cotton swab, soak with reagent grade isopropyl alcohol and apply to the face of
the optic.
5.
With the soaked lens tissue wipe the optic in one direction. If using a cotton swab,
rotate the swab while moving it across the face with a maximum of 350 degrees
of rotation.
6.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 three times using a clean lens tissue or cotton ball.
7.
Inspect the optic. If there is any contaminate on it or it appears cloudy repeat steps
4 through 5. If it is clean, proceed to step 8.
8.
While holding the optic by its edges or securing the optics mount from moving,
place a clean piece of lens tissue over the optic, then apply a few drops of acetone
to the lens tissue.
9.
Slowly drag the lens tissue off the surface of the optic in one direction.
10.
Repeat step 8 & 9 three times.
11.
Rotate the optic 90
0
and repeat steps 8 & 9 three times.
12.
Inspect the optic to make sure that it is clean.
If cleaning a lens turn the optic over and repeat steps 3 through 11 if required.
