Cleaning The Optics; Figure 5-3. Removing The Field Mirror - Thermo Scientific 48iQ Instruction Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning the Optics

Cleaning the
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Best results are obtained when the optics are cleaned prior to calibration.
The cleanliness of the mirrors should be checked any time the intensity is
Optics
below 200,000 Hz, since one cause of low output is light attenuation due
to dirt on the mirrors.
Equipment Damage Some internal components can be damaged by small
amounts of static electricity. A properly grounded antistatic wrist strap
must be worn while handling any internal component. For more
information about appropriate safety precautions, see the "Servicing"
chapter.
Use the following procedure to clean the mirrors.
Equipment Required:
Hex drive, 9/64
1. Turn off power and disconnect power line.
2. Using 9/64 hex drive, remove the field mirror by removing the four #8-
32 socket cap head screws holding it to the main bench.
Figure 5–3. Removing the Field Mirror
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