Chapter 10: Dsmc Maintenance; Brain And Accessory Exterior Surfaces; Clean The Camera Sensor Or Olpf - RED epic Operation Manual

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DSMC
MAINTENANCE
All RED products are designed for rugged durability, but precision instruments demand proper care. Follow the
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instructions in this chapter to clean, maintain, and store RED devices.
WARNING: DO NOT rinse or immerse the DSMC
WARNING: DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, acetone, alkaline cleaners, abrasive cleaning compounds,
or solvents. These substances may damage lens coatings and electronic circuitry.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to clean the sensor or optical cavity for any reason. If the sensor becomes dirty,
contact your Bomb Squad representative.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle, or open your DSMC BRAIN
so may expose you to electric shock and serious injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Alteration
or repairs made to the BRAIN, lens, or other accessory, except by a RED authorized service facility, voids the
all warranties.

BRAIN AND ACCESSORY EXTERIOR SURFACES

 Use a gas duster to clean around the top and bottom fans and other recesses on the exterior of the BRAIN.
 Clean with a dry lint-free cloth. When cleaning your BRAIN and accessories, remember that the devices are
not waterproof and moisture can damage electronic circuitry.
BRAIN AND ACCESSORY STORAGE
RED recommends that you store the BRAIN and accessories in the water-resistant cases available in the
Store at www.red.com/store. These cases feature laser-cut foam to keep your DSMC and accessories secure.
WARNING: DO NOT store the BRAIN or accessories in any place with extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, high
humidity, severe vibration, or strong magnetic fields.

CLEAN THE CAMERA SENSOR OR OLPF

The camera sensor and optical low-pass filter (OLPF) are EXTREMELY sensitive to dust, debris, and contamination.
As with all optical glass, any type of physical contact with the OLPF may scratch or damage the surface. RED
recommends that you clean the camera sensor or OLPF using physical contact ONLY if absolutely necessary.
ALWAYS use an air bulb to remove any particles or contaminants—such as dust—before cleaning the sensor
or OLPF with electronics swabs or wipes and cleaning solution. Cleaning the sensor or OLPF without removing
solid particles and contaminants greatly increases the risk of scratching the optical surface.
RED recommends using a Delkin Devices Digital Duster Kit (or equivalent) to clean the sensor or OLPF.
WARNING: Clean the camera sensor AT YOUR OWN RISK. The camera sensor is covered by a layer of protective
glass, but will not protect the sensor from improper care. Damage to the sensor caused by improper handling
is NOT covered under warranty. If the sensor becomes dirty, contact your Bomb Squad representative.
WARNING: Handle the DSMC Interchangeable OLPFs carefully. DO NOT touch the OLPF glass. Failure to follow
proper instructions may scratch or damage the OLPF.
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