Maintaining your instrument
Cleaning your instrument
If the outside of your instrument needs cleaning, turn your instrument off and disconnect the
power supply. When this is done, you can use a soft cloth that is damp (not wet) and a mild
soap to clean the outside of your instrument.
Warning:
To avoid a shock hazard, do not allow liquid to run into the power supply or the
back of the instrument.
Notice: Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasives; these can damage
the finish. Do not allow liquid to run contact any windows, such as those that may be in the
sample compartment.
Notice: Mirror surfaces and windows can be scratched and ruined very easily. Do not touch
or attempt to clean them. Dust will not affect the signal, but fingerprints can degrade the
performance of your instrument and permanently damage mirrors or windows. If you wish to
remove dust from a mirror or window, blow it off with a gentle stream of clean, dry air or
nitrogen. Never allow any liquid to come into contact with a window or optical component in
the instrument
Static electricity precautions
Critical components in your instrument can be permanently damaged by static electricity. To
help prevent such damage, follow these recommendations:
Notice: Before you disconnect the power supply, always discharge any static electricity you
may have accumulated by touching the metal base of your instrument.
Notice: Do not touch any printed circuit board in your instrument (such as the circuit board
on the detector).
Notice: Do not remove replacement components from their protective packaging until you
are ready to install that component in your instrument.
18 Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module
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