Chapter 5 – Maintenance
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Compatible Cleaning Agents
The following table lists known compatible cleaning agents. If you want to use a
cleaning agent that is not listed below, contact the appropriate manufacturer for
compatibility.
3510/3512/3510KP/3512KP Compatible Cleaning Agents
Type
Agents
Aliphatics
Hexane, Heptane, White Kerosene Mineral Spirits,
Petroleum Ethers (65º C boiling point).
Alcohols
Methyl, Isopropyl and Isobutyl, 1 + 3 Denatured Alcohol.
Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Freons TF & TE
Detergents and Cleaners
Mild Soap and Water Solution, VM&P Naphtha Fantastik®,
Windex®, Joy®, Top Job®, Mr. Clean®, Formula 409®.
The above aliphatics, alcohols, and halogenated hydrocarbons should be used only
for wiping or short-term immersion (less than 10 minutes). If parts are in complete
immersion, care should be taken to remove last traces of solvent by forced-air drying
or rinsing in hot water.
Non-compatible Cleaning Agents
The following cleaning agents are known to be detrimental to the 3510/3512 unit.
3510/3512/3510KP/3512KP Non-Compatible Cleaning Agents
Type
Agents
Bases
25% Ammonium Hydroxide, 10% Potassium Hydroxide,
Sodium Hydroxide
Organic Solvents
Lacquer Thinner, Toluene, Methyl Cellosolve,
Methylethylketone