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X-Cite® XYLIS User Guide
035-00683R Rev1
7
Routine Care and Maintenance
7.1
General
X-Cite XYLIS is a very low maintenance system with only one consumable component – the liquid light
guide. By maintaining the following conditions, performance will be maximized and risk of future
problems will be reduced.
1.
Maintain a clean work area, keeping the X-Cite XYLIS air vents unobstructed.
2.
Ensure that the light guide has some slack in it and is never cut, stretched, kinked, or forced into
a sharp bend.
3.
Never touch optical surfaces with fingers, tools or any other abrasive/sticky/sharp materials or
fluids.
4.
If cleaning is required, follow the directions in the next section.
7.2
Cleaning - Exterior Surfaces
If necessary, exterior surfaces of X-Cite XYLIS and speedDIAL can be cleaned with a mild soap and water
solution and lint-free cloth.
1.
Turn unit off and disconnect AC power prior to cleaning.
2.
Use a damp cloth only - do not allow cleaning solution to get into I/O ports, air vents or seams.
3.
Avoid optical surfaces.
4.
Allow the unit to dry before turning it on.
7.3
Cleaning - Optical Surfaces
Cleaning of optical surfaces is not generally required. However, if any visible contamination or
fingerprints appear on the lens surface, cleaning may be necessary.
1.
Recommended Cleaning Materials
a.
Rubber bulb dust blower
b.
Lint-free lens tissue, lint-free cotton swabs
c.
Powder-free gloves or finger cots
d.
Lens cleaning solution, reagent-grade isopropyl alcohol, or another appropriate solvent
2.
Cleaning Procedure
a.
Use rubber dust blower to blow off any loose lint, dust or other contaminant.
b.
If the contaminant is a fluid (e.g. water, immersion oil), first use a dry lens tissue (or
cotton swab) to wick away as much as possible – do not wipe.
c.
Saturate a corner of the lens tissue (or the cotton swab) with cleaning solvent, and
gently wipe the optical surface in one pass. Note: Take care not to “flood” the area
with solvent, particularly near unsealed joints (e.g. lens-retaining ring interface).
