Vista PowerDome Series, Installation Manual

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PowerDome Installation Manual Appendix
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PPENDIX
E: M
IRRORED
D
OME
H
ANDLING
CAUTION:
For warranty protection, read and adhere to the following dome handling instructions carefully.
The inside surface of a chrome or gold dome is easily scratched. Please use the following precautions to
maintain the dome’s surface.
Never touch the inside surface of a mirrored dome with bare hands. The acid from your fingers will
etch the mirrored coating. Wear cotton gloves while handling the dome. If fingerprints accidentally
get on the dome’s interior surface, immediately and carefully remove them according to the
recommended cleaning procedure outlined below.
Always handle the dome from the outside of its circular flange.
To remove dust and other surface contaminants from the dome’s interior:
Use clean dry pressurized air to gently blow off loose contaminants.
To remove heavier contaminants that cannot be removed with pressurized air:
Rinse the dome with water and immediately dry it with clean dry pressurized air (to prevent water
spots). Avoid wiping the coated surface—it is easily abraded. If scratched, the dome cannot be
recoated.
To clean residue that requires internal wiping:
DO NOT rub the inside of the dome by hand. Instead, make and use a “wick” as follows:
Only use a very soft brand of paper towel.
Roll a section of paper towel into a tightly wound tube, tear the tube in half, and wet the fuzzy
end of this wick with 75% standard rubbing or isopropyl alcohol.
Holding the dome with its opening facing downward, wipe the interior of the dome with the wick
(held at its dry end) using a circular motion starting from the outside and spiraling into the
center.
Use a new wick for each two passes over the dome.
To clean the exterior of the dome:
Use any nonabrasive cleaning cloth and cleaning agent that is safe for use on acrylic plastic. Liquid
or spray cleaner/wax suitable for fine furniture is acceptable.
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