Icom MR-1220 Series, Instruction Manual

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Continued, reliable operation of the radar depends on how you care for it. The simple maintenance tips that follow
can help you save time and money, and avoid premature equipment failure.
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WARNING! TURN OFF the radar before any maintenance.
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Keep the equipment as clean as possible.
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Use a soft cloth to remove dirt, dust and water.
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Check all hardware for loose screws, bolts, and so on.
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Check cables and terminal connections.
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Display unit
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Cleaning
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Wipe the surface of the display unit with a clean soft cloth. If the LCD is dirty, a film of contaminants may form,
and the screen may darken.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol.
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Scanner unit
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Cleaning
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Wipe the surface of the scanner with a clean soft cloth.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol.
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Check that there is no dirt or caked-on salt.
A heavy deposit of dirt or caked-on salt on the painted surface of the upper scanner unit will cause a
considerable drop in radar performance.
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Check for cracks or deterioration of the rubber packing and replace it, if necessary.
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Mounting
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Check the mounting bolts of the scanner unit and tighten if necessary.
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Painting (for the Open array types)
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To prevent a corrosion, paint the surface of the scanner body and the base once a year or more.
CAUTION: DO NOT paint the antenna unit. Otherwise, the loss of the antenna sensitivity or a crack will cause.
Scanner body
CAUTION: DO NOT
paint the antenna
unit.
Base
Periodic maintenance
MAINTENANCE