Cleaning your instrument

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If the outside of your instrument needs cleaning, turn off the instrument and disconnect the power supply. When this is done, you can use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth and a mild soap to clean the outside of the instrument.


	Avoid shock hazard. Do not allow liquid to run into the power supply or the back of the instrument.


Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals, or abrasives; these can damage the finish. Do not allow liquid to contact any windows, such as those that may be in the sample compartment. Mirror surfaces and windows can be scratched and ruined very easily. Do not touch or attempt to clean them; dust will not affect the signal, but fingerprints can degrade the instrument performance and permanently damage mirrors or windows. If you wish to remove dust from a mirror or window, blow it off with a gentle stream of clean, dry air or nitrogen. Never allow any liquid to come into contact with a window or optical component in the instrument.

Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals, or abrasives; these can damage the finish. Do not allow liquid to contact any windows, such as those that may be in the sample compartment.

Mirror surfaces and windows can be scratched and ruined very easily. Do not touch or attempt to clean them; dust will not affect the signal, but fingerprints can degrade the instrument performance and permanently damage mirrors or windows. If you wish to remove dust from a mirror or window, blow it off with a gentle stream of clean, dry air or nitrogen. Never allow any liquid to come into contact with a window or optical component in the instrument.