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iS50 ATR Module

Cleaning the ATR Module Housing

Cleaning the Crystal

iS50 ATR Module User Guide

To clean the ATR module housing, use a clean cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap

solution. Do not use excessive amounts of liquid or let it seep inside the instrument! Wipe dry.

NOTICE

• Use only water, mild soap, alcohol (isopropyl or methanol) or toluene to clean the

crystal.

• Apply the cleaning solution to a lens cleaning tissue, cotton swab, or napkin and use

that to clean the crystal. (Do not use scented tissue or tissues that contain added

lotions or oils.)

• Avoid spilling solvent onto the ATR module or instrument.

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To clean the crystal after measuring a sample

1. Remove the sample cover if used.

2. Remove the liquid sampling kit bridge and base if used.

3. Dab the crystal with a white paper napkin to remove most of the sample.

4. Dampen another clean paper napkin with alcohol and use it to wipe the crystal.

5. If the sample is oily or viscous, place a drop of alcohol on the crystal and wipe it with

another clean napkin.

6. Dry the crystal with another clean napkin.

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