Cleaning and Repair
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Cleaning and Repair
7.1
Cleaning Instructions
NOTICE
Improper Cleaning Procedure
Risk of damage of surfaces.
Only use the cleaning agents specified in this chapter.
Do not use any strong or aggressive cleaning detergents like Methanol, Acetone, Benzine or
acids. These chemicals may dissolve the paint on the camera body, damage highly polished
surfaces and damage the optical coating of lenses.
Do not moisten connectors when cleaning the camera.
During cleaning of the camera, always make sure that the protective cap is on the lens mount.
Avoid touching optical surfaces.
Avoid wiping dry optical surfaces with a dry cloth, especially if the surfaces are not clean.
Avoid wiping optical surfaces without air blow dusting first. If particles or optical surfaces are
electrostatically charged, it may improve dusting efficiency to use deionized air.
Compressed air should not be used on the camera body and electronic accessories.
INFO
Refer to the lens manufacturer's instructions for cleaning lenses.
Recommended Cleaning Agents
Water
Glass Cleaner
Isopropyl Alcohol
Cleaning Information Camera Body
Area
Cleaning Procedure
Camera body
Clean the camera body, mechanical and electronic accessories with a soft,
lint free cleaning cloth and some water or glass cleaner. Only when real-
ly necessary, e.g. to remove residues of camera tape, isopropyl alcohol
should be used.
Narrow spaces and
gaps
Use a manual air blower, cotton swabs or a soft brush to remove dust parti-
cles from narrow spaces and gaps.
Ventilation channel
Clean the ventilation channel using a vacuum cleaner at low level.
Cleaning Information Sensor Cover Glass
If the sensor cover glass has been contaminated by particles or smear, special optical cleaning kits
should be used for dirt removal under very high care. If the contamination cannot be removed, the
camera should be taken to an ARRI Service center for cleaning.