6.5 Cleaning and disinfection
Instructions
- Be sure to unplug the power cord from the mains when cleaning your LCD monitor.
- Take care not to scratch the front surface with any hard or abrasive material.
- Dust, finger marks, grease etc. can be removed with a soft damp cloth (a small amount of mild detergent can be used on the damp cloth).
- Wipe off water drop immediately.
Possible cleaning solutions
- 70 percent isopropyl alcohol
- 1.6 percent aqueous ammonia
- Cidex® (2.4 percent glutaraldehyde solution)
- Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) 10 percent
- “Green soap” (USP)
- 0.5 percent Chiorhexidine in 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
- Like Cleansafe® optical cleaning liquid
When selecting an alternative cleaning/disinfecting product, it is recommended to always identify the active ingredients. In case of doubt about a certain cleaning product, use plain water.
Do not use any of the following products
- Strong alkalis lye, strong solvents
- Detergents containing fluoride
- Detergents containing ammonia
- Detergents containing abrasives
- Paper-based cloths (e.g. paper towels, facial tissues, toilet paper)
Caution: Read and follow all instructions on the label of the cleaning product.
Caution: Take care not to damage or scratch the front glass or LCD. Be careful with rings or other jewelry and do not apply excessive pressure on the front glass or LCD.
Caution: When a small object or dust is tucked between the front bezel and the LCD surface (for displays without front glass), carefully remove with a soft object such as a plastic card or finger nail. Do not use sharp objects such as paperclips or tweezers to avoid damage to the LCD.
Caution: Do not apply or spray liquid directly to the display as excess liquid may cause damage to internal electronics. Instead, apply the liquid to a cleaning cloth.
Caution: The use of products on phenol base and fluids like ether, white spirit, turpentine, trichloroethylene, perchlorethylene and lodine, can cause damage to constituents of equipment (e.g. coated materials, plastics, etc.).
