Zeiss PLEX Elite 9000 - 12 Cleaning and Disinfection; 12.1 Safety During Cleaning and Disinfection

Instructions for Use 12 Cleaning and Disinfection
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12 Cleaning and Disinfection
12.1 Safety During Cleaning and Disinfection
CAUTION!
Improper care and cleaning of optical components
could lead to coating failure. Contaminants on the optical surfaces
increase scatter off the surface and absorb light energy, creating
hot spots that eventually lead to coating failure.
CAUTION!
Cleaning lenses too frequently
can damage optic surfaces.
u Clean optics only when necessary.
u Keep the protective cover on your device when not in use.
12.2 Cleaning Agents
Item Explanation
Latex Finger Cots
and Gloves
Solvents are harsh to the skin; wear protection.
Optics Cleaning
Tissue
Soft, absorbent, lint-free lens tissue is best.
Swabs Cotton swabs with wooden handles or polyester
swabs with polypropylene handles are best.
Blower Filtered dry nitrogen blown through an antistatic
nozzle is best. Canned dusters also work. Bulb-
type blowers and brushes must be kept clean to
prevent recontamination.
Mild Soap Neutral soap, 1% in water. Avoid perfumed,
alkali, or colored soaps. Several drops of green
soap (available at a pharmacy) per 100 cc of
distilled water is acceptable.
Isopropyl Alcohol Spectroscopic grade; evaporates more slowly
than acetone.
Acetone Spectroscopic grade.
Hemostats For holding lens tissue.
Bright Light For inspection.