Infrared Lens - FLIR i3 User Manual

12 – Cleaning the camera
12.2

Infrared lens

Liquids
Use one of these liquids:
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Equipment
Cotton wool
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and
warning labels on containers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.
CAUTION
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96% isopropyl alcohol.
A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.
1 Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.
2 Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.
3 Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective
coating.
Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective
coating.
Publ. No. T559580 Rev. a486 – ENGLISH (EN) – November 17, 2010