Clean the sample windows
Make sure the sample windows are clean before and after taking sample measurements with the Affirma Lubricant Analysis system.
Materials required:
- Small volume of heptane or isooctane
- Clean dropper bottle for cleaning solvent (provided)
- Clean, non-abrasive laboratory wipes (unscented and lotion-free; paper napkins work well)
- Powder-free nitrile gloves
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Avoid chemical exposure. Isooctane and heptane are chemical irritants. When handling isooctane or heptane:
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| When cleaning the sample windows, avoid using excessive force or you may damage the crystal. |
To clean the sample windows
- Open the sample tray, raise the top window housing a small amount, place a clean, non-abrasive laboratory wipe between the two windows and then lower the housing to soak up most of the material.
- Move the top window housing to the load position and use a new wipe to gently clean the upper and lower sample windows and surrounding areas.
- Place a few drops of cleaning solvent onto a new wipe and use it to thoroughly clean both windows and the area around them.
- To protect the sampling surfaces, place the top window housing in the sampling position and close the sample tray.