Chapter 4
Maintaining the display
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Cleaning Tool Explorer-enabled tools and manipulatives
Follow these instructions to clean the Tool Explorer-enabled pens, objects, and manipulatives.
CAUTION
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Do not remove any of the labels from the tools or manipulatives.
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Do not submerge the tools or manipulatives in cleaning solutions or water.
To clean the Tool Explorer-enabled tools and manipulatives
1. With a clean lint-free, non-abrasive cloth, gently wipe the surface of the tool or manipulative.
2. If dirt still remains, clean the surfaces of the tool or manipulative using 70-90% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
or a solution of 10 parts distilled water to one part standard household bleach (5% sodium
hypochlorite). Use a spray bottle to apply the IPA solution to a cloth to avoid over-saturating it.
NOTE
For more information about cleaning SMART accessories, see the SMART knowledge base article,
to clean SMART Board surfaces and accessories
Maintaining ventilation
The display requires proper ventilation. Dust buildup in the ventilation holes compromises cooling and can
lead to product failure.
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Clean accessible ventilation holes monthly with a dry cloth.
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Use a vacuum cleaner with a narrow hose end fitting to clear the back ventilation holes regularly. You
might have to remove the display from the wall.
For more information on removing the display, see
Removing and transporting the display
page.
CAUTION
Avoid setting up or using the display in an area with excessive levels of dust, humidity, or smoke.
Preventing condensation
If the display has been moved from a cold environment to a warmer one (for example, from storage to the
installation site), let the display sit for a few hours to allow it to acclimate to the new temperature. Failing to
do so can cause humidity to build up in the space between the front glass and the LCD.
