Preventive Maintenance6H4866-02 149Cleaning the Phosphor ScreensGeneralFailure to routinely clean the screens with a recommended solution may create the following result:• The screen may not move smoothly from the cassette into the reader, causing an error message.• The screen may not fully return to the cassette at the end of the cycle, preventing the cassette from latching; noerror message appears.• Artifacts on radiographs.General CautionsCautionScreen damage can result from contact with certain materials used in facilities performing radiography. Contact withIsopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and other peroxides, citrus based cleaners, hand lotions and water-less handsanitizers, as well as surfactants and lubricants may cause visible or hidden damage to the screen and could resultin immediate or future image artifacts.AVOID CONTACT BETWEEN THESE MATERIALS AND KODAK POINT-OF-CARE PHOSPHOR SCREENS.CautionCleaning materials other than those recommended can contain chemicals that cause visible or hidden damage to thescreen and could result in immediate or future image artifacts. Never use Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol, rubbingalcohol to clean screens or cassettes.Cleaning Materials and Tools RequiredCleaning material for Agfa screensADC Screen CleanerUse one of the following liquid cleaners to remove other dirt:• Screen Cleaner and Antistatic Solution• Screen Cleaner• Screen Cleaner WipesTools RequiredExtraction Tool (SK250056)Clean, soft, lint-free fabric glovesNon-abrasive, lint free clothMild soap-and-water solutionLow level disinfectant (see “Disinfecting the screen or equipment” on Page 152)
