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the Kimwipe if it becomes too dirty during this process.
(d) Clean lower block with a fresh Kimwipe. Be sure to clean
the entire block surface.
(e) RINSE — Repeat steps b through d using new Kimwipes
with distilled water.
(f) DRY — Repeat steps b through d using new, dry Kimwipes
to help remove any moisture remaining from the cleaning.
Note: Do not reuse Kimwipes.
2. Clean the Mirror
(a) Wrap a NEW Kimwipe around the end of the spatula and
moisten it with Decagon Cleaning Solution.
(b) WASH — Swipe the moistened Kimwipe across the mir-
ror once. (A single swipe is usually sufficient to remove
contaminants.)
(c) RINSE — Repeat steps a through b using new Kimwipes
moistened with distilled water instead of cleaning solution.
(d) DRY — Repeat steps a through b using a new, dry Kimwipes
to help remove any moisture remaining from the cleaning.
(e) Visually inspect the mirror for cleanliness. Clean again if
necessary.
3. Clean the Thermopile and Optical Sensor
(a) Wrap a new Kimwipe around the end of the spatula and
moisten it with Decagon Cleaning Solution.
(b) WASH — Swipe the moistened Kimwipe across thermopile
and optical sensor. (A single swipe across the sensor is
usually sufficient to remove contaminants.)
(c) RINSE — Repeat steps a through b using new Kimwipes
moistened with distilled water instead of cleaning solution.
(d) DRY — Repeat steps a through b but use a new, dry
Kimwipe to help remove any moisture remaining from the
cleaning.
(e) Visually inspect the thermopile and optical sensor for clean-
liness. Clean again if necessary.
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