Exhibit case desiccant replacement
Replace exhausted desiccant and verify the humidity indicator inside a display case to protect sensitive objects; perform this when the indicator reads above the acceptable RH or during scheduled conservation checks.
What's inside
Replace exhausted desiccant and verify the humidity indicator inside a display case to protect sensitive objects; perform this when the indicator reads above the acceptable RH or during scheduled conservation checks.
The case currently contains a single desiccant sachet of unknown replacement date and a humidity indicator card whose spots read >30% RH or are faded/unreadable.
Access is constrained by tight seals and fragile mounts, so removing and replacing pouches without contacting objects is difficult; the humidity indicator spots may be small, recessed, or faded, making a clear reading hard to obtain.
Old desiccant will be removed and bagged, a fresh desiccant and a legible humidity indicator card will be installed, the case will be resealed, and the new indicator and desiccant lot/date will be photographed and logged.
- • Replacement desiccant sachet — 1 pc
- • Humidity indicator card — 1 pc
- • Nitrile gloves — 1 pair
- • Plastic tweezers — 1
- • Soft anti-static brush — 1
- • Camera or phone — 1
- 01 Prepare, document, and don PPEPut on nitrile gloves, note case ID and location, photograph the exterior, and record current date/time and visible indicator reading before opening the case⏱ 5 min
- 02 Open case and carefully expose interiorUnlock/open the case using the designated method, move any loose mounts only if needed, and create a clear work area without touching the objects⏱ 5 min
- 03 Remove old desiccant and inspect indicatorUse plastic tweezers to remove the old sachet into a sealable bag, inspect the humidity indicator spots and gasket condition, and photograph the indicator close-up for the record⏱ 5 min
- 04 Install new desiccant and/or indicatorPlace the replacement desiccant where it cannot contact objects, insert or replace the humidity indicator card in its visible slot, and label the desiccant with lot number and date⏱ 7 min
- 05 Reseal case, perform quick seal check, and log workClose and lock the case, perform a short tactile/seal check and visual confirmation of indicator visibility, photograph the installed materials, and enter date, photos, and lot numbers into the log⏱ 8 min