DIY Level 1 - General Maintenance Instructions
Many Perkins Braillers that have stopped working only need to be cleaned and oiled to function properly again. These videos provide a step-by-step guide to the basic maintenance which may be required every few years.
Please do not attempt to do more complex repairs, unless you are certified by Perkins. Our braillers are made up of over 700 pieces and require in-depth knowledge of to properly repair. For more repair options, please visit our Service & Repair Section.
When do you need to clean your brailler?
- Light to moderate use (i.e., a few hours a week): clean once a year
- Heavy use (i.e., daily use, such as in school or work): clean once every other year
- Very heavy use (i.e., used daily for more than an hour at a time): clean every three years
How to clean your brailler
We've prepared a set of tutorials to guide you through the cleaning process. We recommend using the video as a supplement to our printed guides.
Printable instructions:
Step-by-step video instructions
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Video Time: 26 min.
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Time for Task: 1-2 hrs.
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Difficulty: Medium
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CC Languages: Arabic, Hindi, Simplified Chinese
What you need: tools and materials for cleaning your brailler
Our cleaning kits include all of the following, with enough tools and materials for three cleanings. For a limited time, we are offering free cleaning kits - register for yours today.
- One Screwdriver, #1 Phillips, 3" Shank Length
- One Wire Brush, 1” Brush Head
- One Acid Brush, ⅜” Brush Head
- One Lint-Free Cloth
- One 1.75 oz Tube of Lubriplate Grease
- One 2 oz Bottle of Brailler Oil
- Cotton Swabs
- One 1 oz Bottle of Isopropyl alcohol
Other tools and materials you can use include:
- One Screwdriver, #2 Phillips, 8" Shank Length
- One Paint Brush, Chip, 1” Brush Head
- One Small Cup
- One Cleaning Pan, 17” L X 10” W X 6” H
- One Compartmentalized Tray
Need more tools?
- Level 1 - General Maintenance - All Braillers - Starter Kit is a kit of everything you need in one place. For a limited time, we are offering these kits for free - register for yours now.
- Level 1 - General Maintenance - All Braillers - Refill Kit is a kit of the most commonly purchased items