Chapter 7: Post-Election Day Tasks
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EVS5200_DOC_SOP_DS850
Perform UPS Maintenance
Ensure that the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures are followed so that the UPS
will perform as required on the next Election Day.
Recommended Steps to Prepare the DS850 for Storage
1.
Print final copies of reports (if required).
2.
Remove the election definition and results media.
3.
Remove the paper audit report from the audit printer.
4.
Zero the scanner.
5.
Power off and unplug the scanner, printer and UPS.
6.
Secure all power cords, spare parts and election materials in the drawer of the
scanner cart. Store cords and spare materials in a manner that prevents them from
becoming tripping hazards.
7.
as listed above.
8.
Inspect the equipment for damage.
9.
Log any issues for follow-up with the ES&S Election Support team.
10.
Secure the scanner output trays.
11.
Lock and seal all panels and scanner doors.
12.
Store the scanner in a secure physical location. At a minimum ES&S recommends
storing the scanner in a locked room and enforcing access control on the room
where the voting equipment is stored.
13.
Store your election definition, audit log, final results reports, final results media and
any other election artifacts, in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction. Federal
voting system guidelines do require storage of this material in a secure location for a
minimum of 22 months.
14.
Follow manufacturer recommendations for environmental storage conditions for all
your election materials. (See
for storage requirements
of the DS850).
