MOTION MOUNT Maintenance

Storage Instructions

Follow these instructions to protect the RED MOTION MOUNT^® when not in use:

Protect the MOTION MOUNT while not in use by replacing the DSMC^® Mount Body Cap and the DSMC Mount Back Cap.
Store the MOTION MOUNT in a clean, dry environment.

Clean MOTION MOUNT Glass

As with all optical glass, any type of physical contact with the glass may scratch or damage the surface. RED^® recommends that you clean the MOTION MOUNT glass using physical contact only if absolutely necessary.

Before cleaning the MOTION MOUNT glass with swabs or wipes and a cleaning solution, ALWAYS use an air bulb to remove any solid particles. Cleaning the MOTION MOUNT glass without removing solid particles increases the risk of scratching the optical surface.

WARNING: Handle the MOTION MOUNT glass carefully. Failure to follow proper cleaning instructions may scratch or damage the optical surface.

General Cleaning Instructions

Avoid using the MOTION MOUNT in dusty or hazardous environments.
Avoid physical contact with the glass.
DO NOT rinse the MOTION MOUNT or immerse it in water.
DO NOT use compressed air to clean the MOTION MOUNT.
DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, alkaline cleaners, or abrasive cleaning compounds to clean the MOTION MOUNT.
DO NOT apply cleaning solution directly to the MOTION MOUNT glass.
DO NOT use an excess of cleaning solution.
DO NOT reuse swabs or wipes.

Air Bulbs

Use a rubber air bulb to remove any solid particles, such as dirt or dust. Use an ionized air bulb to remove solid particles as well as static build-up.

WARNING: DO NOT use compressed air and gas dusters to clean the MOTION MOUNT, since the high pressure, oily residue, cold air, particulates, and moisture may cause damage. Damage to the MOTION MOUNT or any components of the camera system caused by using compressed air or gas dusters is not covered under warranty.

Swabs, Wipes, and Cleaning Solutions

WARNING: DO NOT reuse swabs or wipes, since they may have gathered dirt or debris from the glass.

Before cleaning the optical surface with swabs or wipes, ALWAYS use an air bulb to remove any solid particles. Cleaning an optical surface without removing solid particles greatly increases the risk of scratching the surface.

If you MUST clean the optical glass, use lens-grade wipes or flexible uniform swabs and a high quality sensor or lens cleaning solution. Follow the instructions below:

Apply a few drops of cleaning solution directly to the swab or wipe.
Gently sweep the swab or wipe across the length of the glass in a uniform motion.
- When using a swab: Ensure that the swab provides full coverage of the glass. Gently sweep the swab across the length of the glass. DO NOT place the corners of the swab on the glass.
- When using a wipe: Gently sweep the wipe across the length of the glass with a flat, non-rigid flexible instrument in a uniform motion. DO NOT sweep the wipe across the glass with your finger.