Appendix E: General Care and C leaning
General Care
Protect the oscillo sco pe from adverse w eather conditions. The
oscilloscope is not water r
esistant.
Do not store or l eave the oscilloscope where the LCD display will be
exposed to direct sunlig
ht for long periods of time.
CAUTION. To avoid dam
age to the oscilloscope, do not expose it to spra ys,
liquids, or solvents
.
Cleaning
Inspect the oscilloscope as often as operating con dit ion s re qui re. To
clean the oscilloscope exterior, follow these steps:
1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the oscilloscope with a
lint-free cl oth . Use care to avoid scratching the glass display filter.
2. Use a soft cloth or paper towel dampened with w ater to clean the
oscilloscope. You can use a 7 5% isopropyl alcohol solution for
more efficient cleaning.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the s urface of the oscilloscope, do n ot use
any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
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