Introduction
This guide will show you how to clean the ProX focusing lens.
This is a skill you will develop and get better at over time! Don’t get frustrated if it does not “click” your first time through. It will get better, I promise.
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Remove the light over the window
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Close the glass
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Press the key button and open the doors
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Carefully lift the hood
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Remove the 6mm Hex driver from the right "Tools" drawer
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Loosen the screw, do not remove it
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Rotate the clamp out of the way
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Pull the plunger out from the left side and lift the box by the tab on the right
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DO NO HOLD BY THE FIBER COUPLER
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Lift until the plunger clicks back in, it will support itself on the plunger
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Use the bar light to help inspect the surface of the lens.
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Large particles can be blown off with compressed air
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Take care to not shake or turn the can upside down. You do not want the propellant to get on the lens
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Put on a fresh pair of gloves
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Try to not touch the fingers of the gloves with your bare hands. It reduces the possibility of your hand oils from getting on the lens
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Remove the lens paper from the "PROX" Drawer
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Pull a piece of lens paper out and fold in half longways
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Spray the top edge with Alcohol
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Crease the edge again to spread out and wipe off excess Alcohol
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Insert wisdom here.
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Use the "edge" from the corner to contact and clean the lens
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Start with a slow wipe from top to bottom to clean off any particles
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After the lens paper has been used once, it must be discarded
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Follow up with a faster wipe to clean up streaks from the slow wipe
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When the paper engages the lens properly it will darken in color (see picture 2). You should see this across the whole width during the wipe.
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Use the light at an angle to inspect the lens and check for any remaining particles and streaks
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It can be hard to see streaks, moving both the light and your head are needed to see all blemishes left
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You probably have some streaks left over, and that's okay! Keep repeating the cleaning and inspecting steps until the lens is spotless
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Once the lens is 100% clean you can move on
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The box is heavy, use extra care
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Pull the plunger to the left while holding by the tab
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Slowly lower the lens into place
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Turn the lock back into place
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Lightly screw back into place. Just snug, it does not need to be tight
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Carefully lower the hood, support the weight all the way down
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The gas springs give out very close to the end, do not let it slam down
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Close the doors
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