Maintenance; Camera And Lens Cleaning; Camera Body, Cables And Accessories; Lenses - FLIR A6000 Series User Manual

8.1 Camera and Lens Cleaning

8.1.1 Camera Body, Cables and Accessories

The camera body, cables and accessories may be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. To remove
stains, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung dry, then wipe with a
dry soft cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or any other chemical product on the camera, the cables or the
accessories, as this may cause deterioration.

8.2 Lenses

It is recommended that all optics be handled with care and the need for cleaning is eliminated or at
least reduced. If, however, cleaning is deemed necessary, the methods herein are accepted industry
standards and should yield good results.
Before you BEGIN,
Identify the type of optic to be cleaned.
▫ Is it hard or soft material?
▫ Is it coated & with what?
How is it contaminated?
▫ Particulate or film or both.
Set a standard of cleanliness.
▫ What is clean enough?
▫ Establish & document a standard.
Know your solvent.
▫ Read the MSDS
▫ See recommended solvents
Assemble your supplies:
▫ Latex gloves
▫ Clean, well-lit work area
▫ Inspection light
▫ Lens tissue or cloth
▫ Dust bulb or filtered air
▫ Proper solvent
▫ Solvent dispenser
The Drag Wipe Method:
Set-up a clean area to work from with an anti-roll barrier around the edge to prevent anything from
leaving the table.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or lens tissue.
Wear latex gloves - clean them with alcohol or detergent before handling optic.
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