Maintenance
NOTICE
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Do not allow liquids to come into contact with the windows.
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Windows can be scratched and ruined very easily. Do not touch or attempt to clean them. Dust will
not affect the signal, but fingerprints can degrade the performance of the instrument and per-
manently damage mirrors or windows. If you wish to remove dust from a mirror or window, blow it
off with a gentle stream of clean, dry air or nitrogen. (Do not use compressed air from a can; con-
taminants may cause damage.)
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Leave new windows in their protective packaging until you are ready to insert them in the spec-
trometer.
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If you remove working KBr or ZnSe windows from the spectrometer, immediately place them in
the provided protective packaging (includes desiccant) and seal the package securely.
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KBr windows are clear; ZnSe windows are yellow.
Tools needed:
Nicolet Summit ZnSe (or KBr) replacement windows kit
The kit includes the following items:
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ZnSe (or KBr) replacement windows (2)
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Window replacement tool
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Protective packaging (includes desiccant) for storing unused windows
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Nitrile gloves
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Nicolet Summit LITE FTIR Spectrometer User Guide
Thermo Scientific
