What Do I Need For Proper Cleaning - Agilent Technologies 81950A User Manual

Cleaning Information Cleaning Instructions

What do I need for proper cleaning?

Some Standard Cleaning Equipment is necessary for cleaning your
instrument. For certain cleaning procedures, you may also require certain
Additional Cleaning Equipment.
Standard Cleaning Equipment
Before you can start your cleaning procedure you need the following
standard equipment:
• Dust and shutter caps
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Cotton swabs
• Soft tissues
• Pipe cleaner
• Compressed air
Dust and shutter caps All of Agilent Technologies' lightwave
instruments are delivered with either laser shutter caps or dust caps on
the lightwave adapter. Any cables come with covers to protect the cable
ends from damage or contamination.
We suggest these protected coverings should be kept on the equipment at
all times, except when your optical device is in use. Be careful when
replacing dust caps after use. Do not press the bottom of the cap onto the
fiber too hard, as any dust in the cap can scratch or pollute your fiber
surface.
If you need further dust caps, please contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies sales office.
Isopropyl alcohol This solvent is usually available from any local
pharmaceutical supplier or chemist's shop.
If you use isopropyl alcohol to clean your optical device, do not
immediately dry the surface with compressed air (except when you are
cleaning very sensitive optical devices). This is because the dust and the
dirt is solved and will leave behind filmy deposits after the alcohol is
evaporated. You should therefore first remove the alcohol and the dust
with a soft tissue, and then use compressed air to blow away any
remaining filaments.
If possible avoid using denatured alcohol containing additives. Instead,
apply alcohol used for medical purposes.
Never try to drink this alcohol, as it may seriously damage your health.
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