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LASAIR
LASAIR II
II Operator’s
Operator’s Manual
Manual
Chapter 10: Maintenance
Chapter 10: Maintenance
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A 30% ammonia solution. This solution is also useful for routine c
A 30% ammonia solution. This solution is also useful for routine cleaning to
leaning to
remove smudges and hand prints.
remove smudges and hand prints.
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Formaldehyde in a solution of less than 50 percent
Formaldehyde in a solution of less than 50 percent
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Ethyl alcohol in a solution of less than
Ethyl alcohol in a solution of less than 50 percent
50 percent
Call Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring Systems (1-800-
Call Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring Systems (1-800-
557-6363) for advice about other cleaning chemicals.
557-6363) for advice about other cleaning chemicals.
Cleaning Method
Cleaning Method
The LASAIR II case is made of
The LASAIR II case is made of KYDEX, a rugged plastic in the PVC family.
KYDEX, a rugged plastic in the PVC family.
The polyester display screen is sealed around its edges and
The polyester display screen is sealed around its edges and all case openings are
all case openings are
sealed with gaskets. Both KYDEX and
sealed with gaskets. Both KYDEX and Polyester are resistant to most cleaning
Polyester are resistant to most cleaning
chemicals. Never wipe the display screen with anything that is hard or sharp.
chemicals. Never wipe the display screen with anything that is hard or sharp.
Although the LASAIR II is resistant to liquids, it is not liquid proof. Do not
Although the LASAIR II is resistant to liquids, it is not liquid proof. Do not
submerge your LASAIR II in any liquid or apply large amounts of liquid.
submerge your LASAIR II in any liquid or apply large amounts of liquid.
Always wipe away free standing liquid and
Always wipe away free standing liquid and wet wipe the LASAIR II after
wet wipe the LASAIR II after
applying a cleaner. Never put liquids into the air intake port.
applying a cleaner. Never put liquids into the air intake port.
To clean your LASAIR II:
To clean your LASAIR II:
1
1
Turn the LASAIR II off, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery.
Turn the LASAIR II off, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery.
2
2
Disconnect all other cables.
Disconnect all other cables.
3
3
Remove the sample horn and place the shipping cap on the air intake tube.
Remove the sample horn and place the shipping cap on the air intake tube.
OR
OR
If you prefer to clean the LASAIR II and the isokinetic probe with the probe
If you prefer to clean the LASAIR II and the isokinetic probe with the probe
attached to the LASAIR II, place the
attached to the LASAIR II, place the shipping cap on the intake o
shipping cap on the intake of the isokinetic
f the isokinetic
probe.
probe.
4
4
Remove the Temperature/Relati
Remove the Temperature/Relative Humidity probe and p
ve Humidity probe and place the shipping cap
lace the shipping cap
on the
on the LASAIR II’s connection for the
LASAIR II’s connection for the T
Temperature/Relative Humidity sensor.
emperature/Relative Humidity sensor.
5
5
On the back of the
On the back of the LASAIR II, place the shipping covers on the
LASAIR II, place the shipping covers on the two D-sub
two D-sub
connectors.
connectors.
6
6
There are no other covers for the connectors and openings on the back of the
There are no other covers for the connectors and openings on the back of the
LASAIR II. The air discharge tube and the battery enclosure can be cleaned
LASAIR II. The air discharge tube and the battery enclosure can be cleaned
with a wet wipe or damp c
with a wet wipe or damp cotton swab.
otton swab.
WARNING
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when working with cleaning chemicals.
Always wear eye protection when working with cleaning chemicals.
