[GreenKeys] M15 cleaning bath

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:51:01 -0500

Chuck & the Group,

When I used to dunk the units back in the old days - we used 1,1,1
tricloretylene until it was outlawed by the EPA, but today the same
solutions used for automotive parts cleaning will work just as good. For
those really gooey parts, Miller-Stevenson makes a freon based product
called MS-180 flux remover. This stuff works great but will disolve
plastics and some rubber parts so avoid getting this on the platen or
keytops. If you use a strong solvent, make sure you recoat all exposed
parts with mineral spirits at least to keep some protection on the unit.
For keyboard keys and the plastics, I use Simple Green, this is a really
good water based cleaner that will even clean the crud out of wrinkle
finish! Just spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes and you will
have an almost like new finish! Just rinse with water after to remove
the rest of the cleaner. This also works on car engines better than the
foams! Just rinse with a low pressure flood not stream from a hose
without a nozzle.

73 - N2UKJ
Mitch

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chuck Swiger
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 8:28 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [GreenKeys] M15 cleaning bath

Gang -

	Too lazy to research the archives, what was the recommended
solution and procedure for dipping an M15 printer that has lube turned
gooey and stiff?  WD40, acetone, trichlor, kerosene, gunk? Also should
the magnet, platen and what else be removed before dunking?

	Thanks

	Chuck
	kb4new
	[email protected]

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