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.
Type
Agents
Aliphatics
Hexane, Heptane, White Kerosene Mineral Spirits,
Petroleum Ethers (65º C boiling point).
Alcohols
Methyl, Isopropyl and Isobutyl, 1 + 3 Denatured Alco-
hol.
Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Freons TF & TE
Detergents and Cleaners
Mild Soap and Water Solution, VM&P Naphtha Fantas-
tik®, 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 9460/9462 unit.
Type
Agents
Bases
25% Ammonium Hydroxide, 10% Potassium Hydrox-
ide, Sodium Hydroxide
Organic Solvents
Lacquer Thinner, Toluene, Methyl Cellosolve, Methy-
lethylketone