6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AquaLab
ing verification, calibration, and/or sample testing. For a smooth
and even dew formation, it requires the mirror to be perfectly clean.
If there are any contaminants (e.g. fingerprints) on the mirror, the
dew will form unevenly and thus affect the accuracy of the reading.
When to Clean
The instrument should be cleaned if visual inspection indicates the
chamber is dirty or as instructed in Table 1 on page 35.
Cleaning Supplies
Your new instrument comes with the AquaLab Cleaning Kit. The
AquaLab Cleaning Kit comes with all the materials needed to clean
the instrument for about a year. Every time you send in your in-
strument for the annual calibration service, you will receive a new
cleaning kit. The following supplies are included in the cleaning kit:
• Spatula (a thin plastic rod)
• Distilled Water
• Decagon Cleaning Solution
• Kimwipes
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Note: Wash your hands with soap and water and use clean lab gloves
before starting the cleaning procedure. This will prevent oils from
contaminating the cleaning materials, the sample chamber and/or
the sensors.
Note: You can substitute Isopropyl Alcohol for Decagon Cleaning
Solution
6.1 Cleaning the Block Sensors
Accessing the Sample Chamber
Turn the power off on your AquaLab. If latched, move the lever
over to the open position. Lift the chamber cover to expose the sam-
ple chamber and sensors. The sample chamber consists of all surfaces
inside the red o-ring when the lid is closed.
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