Part # 430-4G-050-00-005© 2011 - L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. All rights reservedMaintenance and CleaningCHAPTER 7 - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANINGCHAPTER OVERVIEWThis chapter explains how to clean the 4G V-Flex Lite device sensor.The 4G V-Flex Lite devices require very little in the way of daily maintenance except foroccasional cleaning and disinfecting.7.1 CLEANING FINGER PRINT DEVICESSensors become soiled with residue, oils, or other contaminants due to contact with fingersand exposure to the elements. The sensor surface should be cleaned periodically forperformance, aesthetic, and hygienic reasons. Care must be taken when cleaning the sensorto prevent damaging the sensor surface or surrounding components.To clean the fingerprint sensor in a 4G V-Flex Lite device:1. Remove the electrical power from the device.2. Moisten (do not saturate) a clean cotton swab or a lint-free cloth with rubbing (Isopropyl)alcohol.CAUTIONDo not use chlorine based cleaners, such as bleach, or chlorinebased bathroom or mildew cleaners. Chlorine-based cleaners willnot adversely affect the fingerprint sensor, but they could damagethe electronic circuitry sur-rounding the fingerprint sensor.Do not use solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, lacquerthinner, etc. Solvents will not adversely affect the sensor, but theyare likely to damage the reader housing or other peripheralcomponents.WARNINGNever use products such as abrasive cleaning powders, steel wool,scouring pads, or fine sandpaper to clean the sensor surface. Thesetypes of cleaning products will damage the sensor surface.70