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Gauging and Making Connections
Cleaning Connectors
Cleaning Connectors
If you must use a solvent, use only isopropyl alcohol. Use the smallest
CAUTION
amount of alcohol possible, and avoid wetting any plastic parts in the
connectors by tipping the connector at an angle downward.
For long, reliable connector life, carefully clean all connectors. If alcohol
is used, check for dirty or contaminated alcohol before use, (see
"Checking for Alcohol
"Replaceable Parts"
supplies.
Checking for Alcohol Contamination
To check for alcohol contamination:
1. Let a few drops of your cleaning alcohol evaporate on a clean glass
2. Examine the glass in reflected light. It should be perfectly clean and
Whenever you need to clean connectors, pour a small amount of alcohol
into a clean container to use (this will keep your main supply of alcohol
free of contamination). When you have finished cleaning the connectors,
safely discard any remaining alcohol, and clean the container.
Isopropyl alcohol is extremely flammable, causes irritation,
WARNING
may cause eye damage, and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
It may be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Keep away
from heat, sparks, and flame. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep in tightly closed
container. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly
after handling. In case of fire, use alcohol foam, dry chemical, or
carbon dioxide: water may be ineffective. In case of spill, soak
up with sand or earth. Flush spill area with water.
Dispose of isopropyl alcohol in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, and local environmental regulations
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Contamination"). Refer to
for information on ordering recommended cleaning
plate or microscope slide.
free of residue. If not, do not use the alcohol from that container.
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