Cleaning the instrument

Clean the instrument after each extended deployment to remove deposits that may have accumulated.

Type	Procedure	Notes
General/biofouling	To clean the exterior, soak in a mild detergent, then scrub the instrument with a soft brush.	Avoid scratching the plastic (scratches make future cleaning more difficult).
Sensor antifouling mesh	Scrub the antifouling mesh with a soft brush. Replace the antifouling mesh if needed.	See instructions on removing the antifouling mesh for more information.
Calcification	Soak in vinegar for six hours, then scrub the surface using a soft brush.	Soaking in vinegar for more than 24 hours may damage the O-ring and increase the chances of a leak.

Type

Procedure

Notes

General/biofouling

To clean the exterior, soak in a mild detergent, then scrub the instrument with a soft brush.

Avoid scratching the plastic (scratches make future cleaning more difficult).

Sensor antifouling mesh

Scrub the antifouling mesh with a soft brush. Replace the antifouling mesh if needed.

See instructions on removing the antifouling mesh for more information.

Calcification

Soak in vinegar for six hours, then scrub the surface using a soft brush.

Soaking in vinegar for more than 24 hours may damage the O-ring and increase the chances of a leak.