FLIR K Series User Manual

Cleaning the camera
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14.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items
14.1.1 Liquids
Use one of these liquids:
• Warm water
• A weak detergent solution
14.1.2 Equipment
A soft cloth
14.1.3 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cloth in the liquid.
2. Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the part with the cloth.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. This can cause
damage.
14.2 Infrared lens
14.2.1 Liquids
Use one of these liquids:
• A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.
• 96% ethyl alcohol (C
2
H
5
OH).
• DEE (= ‘ether’ = diethylether, C
4
H
10
O).
• 50% acetone (= dimethylketone, (CH
3
)
2
CO)) + 50% ethyl alcohol (by volume). This
liquid prevents drying marks on the lens.
14.2.2 Equipment
Cotton wool
14.2.3 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.
2. Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on con-
tainers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.
CAUTION
• Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective coating.
• Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective coating.
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FLIR K Series Specifications

General

Brand	FLIR
Model	K Series
Category	Thermal cameras
Language	English