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Laser Scanner Manual
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Chapter 9: Maintenance
9.2.1 Dry Pre-Cleaning (Non-Contact Cleaning)
Always start to remove dust or liquid droplet contamination on mirror or sensor
cover by using compressed dry air or special duster sprays (dry cleaning gas).
Figure 9-1: Dry pre-cleaning with compressed air or duster cleaning spray
1. Gently blow off particles from the optical surface with compressed air.
2. Perform visual inspection.
3. Repeat dry cleaning as required.
4. Proceed with step 9.2.2.
NOTICE
Do not shake the Duster Spray bottle.
While using the duster spray, ensure that you do not shake
the bottle or turn it upside down.
NOTICE
Damage of the scanner’s mirrors and lenses
Avoid any direct contact with the optical surface at any time!