Training & Education

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Handling

• Glass should be handled with care.  To avoid injury cotton gloves should be worn.
• Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.
• Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

• Place a slip sheet or a non-slip matboard between the glass and the back of the wall cutter.
• Do not score the UV coated side. The inkjet printing stating "this side faces artwork" indicates the UV coated side.
• Place the lite of glass in the wall unit with UV coated side toward the wall, facing the slip sheet or matboard.
• Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

All of Tru Vue glass products are clean and ready to use. If spot cleaning is needed use the following techniques:

• Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.
• Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray.
• Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions.

Handling 

• Cotton or nitrile rubber gloves should be worn to minimize finger-prints and other particles.
• Optium Acrylic® products are covered with a protective film masking on each surface. This masking prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible
• To remove the masking, start at one corner and pull towards the opposite side of the sheet slowly and evenly without stopping.
• The masking should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Framing Practices for 40”x60” and larger

• To prevent bowing, twisting, and/or warping during framing, provide reinforcing support of the acrylic sheet during framing.

Cleaning 

• Place the acrylic on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free or micro-fiber cloth to clean.
• Do not use coarse or abrasive cleaning agents or dirty cloths.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Never spray cleaner directly on the acrylic.
• Do not use an acrylic cleaner (i.e., Brillianize) on this product.
• Do not buff scratches in this product as it may damage the anti-reflective coating.
• Abrasion-resistant properties prevent mild scratching, but not deep scratches. Cuts by hard objects cannot be repaired.

Cutting

3.0mm or 4.5mm Optium Museum Acrylic® and 3mm Optium Acrylic®

• Place Optium on a clean, dust-free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint-free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material cutter “scribe and break” method.

6.0mm Optium Museum Acrylic

• Fabricate using a power saw with a saw blade specifically designed to cut acrylic. Contact us for saw blade recommendations.
• Optium Acrylic Glazing should NOT be cut with a laser. The extreme heat can cause crazing, which may lead to delamination of the coating.

Storing Optium 

• Avoid storing in areas where condensation might occur.
• Use 2-ply rag board or pH neutral paper for interleaf during short-term storage.
• Stack sheets horizontally with the larger sheets at the bottom, or lean acrylic sheets at an angle of approximately 10 degrees to prevent bowing.
• Allow 24 hours for climatizing before exhibiting. Condensation will leave water spots on the anti-reflective coating.
• The masking should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.
• Although Optium does not require a climate controlled environment for long-term storage, we recommend removing any protective film masking and use pH neutral paper to separate the parts.
• Optium is not effected by standard museum environments or normal warehouse temperatures, and can withstand extreme temperatures of minus 30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
• If storing framed pieces, please note that Optium expands and contracts, so allow for size variation in frame systems.
• Avoid shipping framed pieces horizontally as expansion/contraction of the sheet may cause vibration or rubbing against the surface of the artwork.

Handling

• Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize fingerprints and other particles.
• ACRYLITE sheets are covered with a protective white poly film on each surface. This film prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the film, start at one corner or side and roll the film on to a scrap cardboard core or on to itself. The film should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Cleaning

• Use an acrylic cleaner and a clean damp cleaning cloth. Apply only light pressure, rinse with clean water, or a cleaner designed specifically for acrylic, and dry by blotting with a clean, damp cloth or chamois.
• Do not use dry or gritty cloths, they may cause surface scratches and create a static electric charge on the surface.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer to clean acrylic.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Conservation Clear ACRYLITE acrylic sheet with Scratch Resistance can be cleaned with a common household glass cleaner.

Cutting

• Place ACRYLITE sheet on a clean, dust free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material Cutter “scribe & break” method to cut ACRYLITE sheet.