15 Cleaning and Care
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15 Cleaning and Care
15.1 Instructions for cleaning
Attention
Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning.
Î Never use cleaning agents that are aggressive, contain chlorine or solvents, or are
rough or abrasive.
15.2 Sterilising and disinfecting
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Note
No sterilising or disinfecting is required.
15.3 Cleaning
Attention
When cleaning the illuminated slit, do not use a cloth or other cleaning agents.
Î Carefully clean the centre of the illuminated slit with purified compressed air.
Attention
The optical components illuminating the slit, and the lens in front of the camera are pre-
cision parts and sensitive to pressure. The surfaces of these components are susceptible
to scratching.
Î Clean the lens in front of the camera using a dry, lint-free cloth.
Î It is best to clean the housing surfaces with a soft cloth and an antistatic cleaning
agent.
Î Wipe any residual particles using a mixture containing equal parts of spirits and dis-
tilled water, and add a dash of household washing up liquid.