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b. Wrap a new tissue around the end of the spatula and moisten it with cleaning
solution.
NOTE: Do not dip used tissue into the cleaning solution as the cleaning solution will become contaminated.
c. Clean upper chamber, O-ring, and all surfaces of the sample block within the red
O-ring. Replace the tissue if it becomes too dirty during this process.
d. Clean lower block with a fresh KIMWIPES tissue. Clean the entire block surface.
e. Repeat steps b through d using a new tissue moistened with deionized water.
f. Repeat steps b through d using a new, dry KIMWIPES tissue to remove any moisture
remaining from the cleaning.
NOTE: Do not reuse tissues.
4. Clean the mirror.
a. Wrap a new KIMWIPES tissue around the end of the spatula and moisten it with
cleaning solution.
b. Gently swipe the moistened tissue across the mirror once. A single swipe is usually
sufficient to remove contaminants.
c. Repeat steps a and b using a new tissue moistened with deionized water.
d. Repeat steps a and b using a new, dry KIMWIPES tissue to remove any moisture
remaining from the cleaning.
e. Visually inspect the mirror for cleanliness. Clean again if necessary.
5. Clean the thermopile and optical sensor.
a. Wrap a new KIMWIPES tissue around the end of the spatula and moisten it with
cleaning solution.
b. Swipe the moistened tissue across thermopile and optical sensor. A single swipe
across the sensor is usually sufficient to remove contaminants.
c. Repeat steps a and b using a new tissue moistened with deionized water.
d. Repeat steps a and b using a new, dry KIMWIPES tissue to remove any moisture
remaining from the cleaning.
e. Visually inspect the thermopile and optical sensor for cleanliness. Clean again, if
necessary.
6. Visually inspect the sample chamber and sensors for contaminants, including moisture.
If necessary, repeat the cleaning process using new KIMWIPES tissues.
7. Let stand for 5 min to ensure the sample chamber is dry.
8. After cleaning the AQUALAB, check the instrument performance and correct for any
linear offset that may have occurred during the cleaning process.
a. Run a sample of the activated charcoal pellets from the AQUALAB Cleaning Kit.
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