Interior Cleaning Maintenance-Warnings

Interior Cleaning

Follow disassembly procedures (beginning on page 4—6) to access the interior.

WARNING

PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD. Ventilate work area when using solvents. Observe manufacturer warnings regarding personnel safety and emergency first aid. Keep first aid equipment available when using chemicals.

WARNING

CHEMICAL FIRE HAZARD. Observe shop safety and fire precautions. Store solvents and solvent—soaked rags in approved containers. Refer to manufacturers instructions on containers for recommended firefighting procedures. Keep firefighting equipment available.

CAUTION

Possible Component Damage. This instrument contains static sensitive devices (SSDs). Use special handling procedures on page 4—5.

CAUTION

Possible Component Damage. Do not use solvents to clean transformers or inductors.

1. Brush surfaces and parts with a nonmetallic soft—bristle brush. Remove loosened dirt and dust using dry low pressure compressed air (60psi) or a vacuum cleaner.

2. Wipe metal surfaces with a soft, nonabrasive cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.

CAUTION

Prevent Nameplate Damage. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to wipe nameplates and labels—the nameplate information may disappear.

3. Wipe surfaces of nameplates and labels with a clean, dry cloth.

CAUTION

Possible Component Damage. Do not use solvents to clean plastic parts.

4. Clean surfaces of plastic parts with a mild soap and water solution. Dry with a clean cloth.

5. Clean soldering surfaces with a nonmetallic, soft–bristle brush dipped in isopropyl alcohol then wipe with absorbent cloth. Air dry 10 minutes or use low pressure compressed air (60psi) before soldering.

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