Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 LS User Manual page 16

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Operating the Instrument
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 To clean the sample windows
1. Raise the sampling arm a small amount, place a clean, dry lint-free laboratory wipe
between the two windows and then lower the arm to soak up most of the sample material.
Discard the soiled wipe.
2. Raise the arm and use a clean wipe to gently clean the upper sample window and
surrounding area.
Take care to use a clean portion of the wipe on the last swipe of the window. Discard the
soiled wipe.
Figure 9. Gently clean upper sample window
3. Use a clean wipe to gently clean the sample cup and lower window.
Take care to use a clean portion of the wipe on the last swipe of the window. Discard the
soiled wipe.
Figure 10. Gently clean lower sample window
4. If necessary, place a few drops of cleaning solvent onto a clean wipe and use it to
thoroughly clean both windows and the area around them. Discard the soiled wipe.
5. Gently lower the sampling arm.
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