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4.2
GENERAL CLEANING
1.
Ensure system power is off.
2.
Clean the bottom of the Y rail, right and left sides, and the Y rail groove on both sides
using a cotton swab and alcohol.
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Keep swabs used in mirror cleaning for general cleaning.
3.
After the Y rail is clean, use a clean swab wetted with alcohol to clean the three Y
bearings. Put a swab against the rail and bearing and manually move the focus lens
carriage back and forth several times to clean each bearing.
4.
Clean front X rail and groove using a cotton swab and alcohol. The front X rail, with its
four white bearings, must be cleaned on both front and rear sides.
5.
Clean the four X rail bearings using a swab wetted with alcohol as in Step 3. Manually
move the Y rail left and right several times for each bearing.
6.
Clean rear X rail on the top and bottom with a tissue and alcohol.
7.
With Z axis up, clean the material holding plate with glass cleaner and a paper towel. For
stubborn stains either alcohol or acetone may be used to remove residue.
8.
Move Z stage down to bottom and clean the Z stage guide way with glass cleaner and a
paper towel.
9.
Remove exhaust hose and clean exhaust tube with glass cleaner and a paper towel, then
replace exhaust hose.
10. Check air filters and clean when dirty. The filters can be washed with soap and water if
necessary. To remove the filter, unscrew the four 8-32 screws and slide the filter out
through the hole in the side panel.
11. Spray inside the front door with glass cleaner and wipe very gently with tissue. Close the
front door and clean the outside with glass cleaner. Be careful when cleaning because any
excess pressure will permanently scratch the Lexan.
12. Open top door completely and spray inside of door with glass cleaner and wipe gently.
13. Close top door and spray entire top with glass cleaner. Wipe the door and control panel
with tissues and the painted top enclosure with paper towels. Clean the door handle top,
side and bottom. If flakes of dirt get in corners of control panel, use Aero Duster or any
other duster used for cameras and optics to remove the debris.
