Cleaning The Spectrometer - Thermo Scientific Nicolet FT-IR Safety Manual

Cleaning
the spectrometer
Warning
Important
Important
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If the outside of the spectrometer needs cleaning, turn off the power
and disconnect the power cord. Then use a damp (not wet), soft cloth
and a mild soap to clean the outside of the spectrometer. Do not use
harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasives; these can damage
the finish.
Avoid shock hazard. Do not allow liquid to run into the power
supply. Also, do not allow liquids to run down the windows in the
sample compartment walls.
Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasives; these
can damage the finish. Never allow a liquid to flow into the
spectrometer vents, and to avoid damaging port windows, do not
allow liquid to run down to these windows.
Do not attempt to clean or even touch the mirror surfaces. The
mirrors in your spectrometer are front surfaced and can be easily
scratched. Dust will not harm the infrared signal, but fingerprints can
degrade spectral performance or permanently damage the mirrors. If
you feel it is necessary, remove dust with a gentle stream of clean air
or nitrogen. Use purge air only for cleaning mirrors; commercially
prepared canned air contains contaminants that can damage the
mirror surface or interfere with spectral data.
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