User's Manual

7 CARE AND TRANSPORT Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 8
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7 CARE AND TRANSPORT
7.1 Cleaning Information
Before cleaning any of the external parts of the apparatus, make sure that
all cables and wires have been unplugged, including the power supply
cable. If a damp cloth is used, make sure it is not wet, to avoid any damage
to the electrical components of the equipment. Wait until the equipment is
totally dry before reconnecting the cables.
CAUTION: DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
If a damp cloth is used while cleaning the system or part of it,
make sure that this is not wet, to avoid any damage to the
electrical components of the equipment
PRECAUTION: Before cleaning any of the external parts of the
apparatus, make sure that all cables and wires have been
unplugged, including the power supply cable.
The Stream DP should be cleaned periodically using a damp cloth.
NOTICE: If the system is dirty, connectors and encoders may
not work properly.
Precautions:
After a field work, check the conditions of the system and clean
it if necessary.
Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents.
Do not apply liquid directly to the electrical contacts of the various
connectors.
If a specific spray is used to clean the PC monitor, make sure it is not
flammable; in any case, do not spray it directly on the screen, instead, spray
it onto the cleaning cloth.
CAUTION: DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Flammable spray could damage the electronic devices, as
controller laptop.
PRECAUTION: Verify if the cleaning products are compliant
with electronic devices.
7.2 Battery Removal Information
Laptop Batteries: for the battery removal instruction, please do refer to the
PC user’s manual.
7.3 Periodical Check
The Operator should periodically check the status of the antenna sledge,
shells, all cables, and tires, any rotating part, and any (potentially)
consumable part. The system must not be used in case of any malfunctioning
or broken part, as this may cause other parts to be damaged and/or
malfunction consequently.
NOTICE: The Sledges should be periodically checked out to
verify their status, and should be removed and replaced, when
needed. Prior starting any survey, the status of the sledge
should be verified for integrity.
Precautions:
If the antenna shell is exposed, even partially, because of the
sledge being consumed, the sledge must be replaced
immediately.