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wipe if it becomes too dirty during this process.
d. Clean lower block with a fresh Kimwipe. Be sure to clean
the entire block surface.
e. RINSE—Repeat steps b-d using new Kimwipes with distilled
water.
f. DRY—Repeat steps b-d using new, dry Kimwipes to help
remove any moisture remaining from the cleaning.
g. Visually inspect the sample chamber for cleanliness. Re-clean
if necessary. Note: Do not reuse Kimwipes.
2. Clean the Mirror
a. Wrap a new Kimwipe around the end of the thin plastic rod
(spatula) and moisten it with isopropyl alcohol or Decagon
Cleaning Solution.
b. WASH—Swipe the moistened Kimwipe across the mirror
once. (A single swipe is usually suffi cient to remove con-
taminants.)
c. RINSE—Repeat steps a-b using new Kimwipes moisted with
distilled water instead of cleaning solution.
d. DRY—Repeat steps a-b using new, dry Kimwipes to help
remove any moisture remaining from the cleaning.
e. Visually inspect the mirror for cleanliness. Re-clean if neces-
sary.
3. Clean the Th ermopile and Optical Sensor
a. Wrap a new Kimwipe around the end of the thin plastic rod
(spatula) and moisten it with isopropyl alcohol or Decagon
Cleaning Solution.
b. WASH—Swipe the moistened Kimwipe across thermopile
and optical sensor. (A single swipe across the sensor is usu-
ally suffi cient to remove contaminants.)
c. RINSE—Repeat steps a-b using new Kimwipes moistened
with distilled water instead of cleaning solution.
d. DRY—Repeat steps a-b but use a new, dry Kimwipe to help
remove any moisture remaining from the cleaning.
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