ETAP U7 Series Cleaning Instructions

Cleaning instructions for luminaires
0. Introduction
Safety instructions:
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The power to the luminaires must be switched off before cleaning.
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The luminaires must not be disconnected without switching off the power. In the case of LED luminaires there is a
risk of damaging the LEDs.
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Ensure that the light source and luminaires are cooled off before you start the cleaning process.
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For emergency lighting: remove and control batteries before cleaning. In case of a faulty battery, contact your
ETAP-advisor.
General:
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When cleaning LED luminaires avoid the use of detergents containing VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Consult ETAP if in doubt about the way in which the luminaire is to be cleaned.
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Always use cloth gloves to prevent leaving fingerprints.
1. Cleaning instructions for parts that affect lighting (reflectors, DIFFUSERs)
Components
- Plastic
- Glass
- Painted
components/housing
- Plastic with structure
- Aluminium reflectors
Cleaning instructions
- Wipe clean using a soft, moist cloth.
- DUAL•LENS:
Wipe clean using a soft, moist cloth,
at right angles to the luminaire' length.
- US LED:
Wipe clean using a soft brush.
- Wipe clean using a soft cloth.
- Where heavy soiling is encountered:
have ETAP replace/clean the reflector
or proceed as follows:
1. Wash the reflector with a
mild detergent
2. Remove soap and dirt using
a steamer (+/-150°)
3. Repeat step 1. and 2.
4. Allow the reflector to dry.
5. Make sure no drops are
left, so that no traces are
visible after drying.
Comments
- Avoid the use of (strong) detergents.
- For plastic parts only use antistatic
detergents without alcohol.
- When cleaning plastic parts avoid the
use of abrasive or polishing products.
- Do not use a dry cloth on plastic
parts. There is the possibility that the
parts have built up static electricity and
will attract dust.
- See above.
- Saturate the soft cloth with isopropyl
alcohol (Warning! Flammable).
- Use a soft, dry cloth to collect the
dirt.
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