6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AquaLab
the Kimwipe
R
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
R
with deionized water.
(f) DRY — Repeat steps b through d using new, dry Kimwipes
R
to help remove any moisture remaining from the cleaning.
Note: Do not reuse Kimwipes
R
.
2. Clean the Mirror
(a) Wrap a NEW Kimwipe
R
around the end of the spatula
and moisten it with Decagon Cleaning Solution.
(b) WASH — Swipe the moistened Kimwipe
R
across the mir-
ror once. (A single swipe is usually sufficient to remove
contaminants.)
(c) RINSE — Repeat steps a through b using new Kimwipes
R
moistened with deionized water instead of cleaning solu-
tion.
(d) DRY — Repeat steps a through b using new and dry
Kimwipes
R
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
R
around the end of the spatula and
moisten it with Decagon Cleaning Solution.
(b) WASH — Swipe the moistened Kimwipe
R
across ther-
mopile and optical sensor. (A single swipe across the sen-
sor is usually sufficient to remove contaminants.)
(c) RINSE — Repeat steps a through b using new Kimwipes
R
moistened with deionized water instead of cleaning solu-
tion.
(d) DRY — Repeat steps a through b but use a new, dry
Kimwipe
R
to help remove any moisture remaining from
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