Care and maintenance
Training (continued)
• Visually transparent or reflective materials such as glass, shiny
plastic, or water can reflect infrared radiation from an actual
source of high temperature. The user must be able to distinguish
and identify when the image in the display could be a reflection
and not the actual source of high temperature. For Example:
• When viewing a window or other shiny surface at an angle, a
source of high temperature reflected in the surface will be at
some angle opposite and away from the apparent location
• When viewing a source of high temperature through a clear
window with a thermal imager, the thermal imager display will
only show a reflection of the user holding the thermal imager
and not the source of high temperature behind the window
• When viewing a hole filled with water, the thermal imager
display will show a reflection of any heat sources above and
away from the water surface
• Molten or boiling substances will appear hot in the thermal image
display, but it may be difficult to identify their physical nature and
the hazards they present based on the thermal image alone
• Keep the lens clean while operating the thermal imager
• Dirt or soot build up on the lens will obscure or reduce the clarity
of the thermal image. Wipe the lens with a glove or cloth as
needed. Clean the lens thoroughly after use
• Condensation on the lens of the thermal imager will also block the
thermal image and make entire display appear blank. Wipe the
lens regularly to remove accumulated condensation. Use an
approved anti-fog preparation on the lens to reduce the possibility
of condensation on the lens