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Cleaning instructions for luminaires
0. Introduction
Safety instructions:
•The power to the luminaires must be switched off before cleaning.
•The luminaires must not be disconnected without switching off the power. In the case of LED luminaires there is a
risk of damaging the LEDs.
•Ensure that the light source and luminaires are cooled off before you start the cleaning process.
•For emergency lighting: remove and control batteries before cleaning. In case of a faulty battery, contact your
ETAP-advisor.
General:
•When cleaning LED luminaires avoid the use of detergents containing VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
•Consult ETAP if in doubt about the way in which the luminaire is to be cleaned.
•Always use cloth gloves to prevent leaving fingerprints.
1. Cleaning instructions for parts that affect lighting (reflectors, DIFFUSERs)
- Glass
- Painted
components/housing
- Wipe clean using a soft, moist cloth.
- Avoid the use of (strong) detergents.
- For plastic parts only use antistatic
detergents without alcohol.
- When cleaning plastic parts avoid the
use of abrasive or polishing products.
- Do not use a dry cloth on plastic
parts. There is the possibility that the
parts have built up static electricity and
will attract dust.
Wipe clean using a soft, moist cloth,
at right angles to the luminaire’ length.
-
:
Wipe clean using a soft brush.
- Wipe clean using a soft cloth.
- Where heavy soiling is encountered:
have ETAP replace/clean the reflector
or proceed as follows:
1. Wash the reflector with a
mild detergent
2. Remove soap and dirt using
a steamer (+/-150°)
3. Repeat step 1. and 2.
4. Allow the reflector to dry.
5. Make sure no drops are
left, so that no traces are
- Saturate the soft cloth with isopropyl
alcohol (Warning! Flammable).
- Use a soft, dry cloth to collect the
dirt.
