© Satmap Systems Ltd
© Satmap Systems Ltd
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2.06 Care for your Active 10
2.06 Extreme Weather Care Tips
It is important to remember that the Active 10
unit is weatherproof (
not
waterproof), which
means it can withstand weather conditions
such as rain and snow, but is not submergible
in water. Rated at IP65, the Active 10 will
have no harmful effects from rain and is also
dust tight.
Please note the following instructions:
• It is extremely important that all watertight
seals (i.e. USB port & SD card slot) are
properly closed after use, and in good
condition.
• Do
not
remove the screen cover while
outdoors. Use a soft cloth to wipe down the
screen in the case of rain or mud splashes.
• Map cards: Do
not
expose the mapcards to
water. They should be kept dry and clean at
all times. NEVER insert a damp, wet or dirty
map card into the Active 10.
2.06a In extreme weather conditions:
Switch the unit into Hibernate mode
(Settings
> Advanced Power Control > Hibernate
Timeout)
, put it into a Satmap
Standard
or
Deluxe Carry Case
, and place inside a back
pack to protect it from heavy downpour. This
will ensure you keep a GPS lock and can still
view your position easily without switching the
unit off.
Note: If you wish to continue tracking your
route, do not place the unit in hibernate mode.
The unit should maintain its lock.
You can also carry the unit around your neck
on the lanyard, keeping it safely underneath
a waterproof jacket. This upright position
will ensure that any water slides off the
unit, without collecting at the base (where
water damage can occur when the unit is
submerged).
• Do
not
keep the Active 10 in a waterproof
jacket pocket or back pack outer pocket.
There is a risk of a pool of water collecting
at the bottom of the pocket and damaging
the unit.
• The interior of the unit should not be
exposed to water or dust. Do not change
the batteries or map card in bad weather.
With the SD Card door, USB door, or battery
back open, the Active 10 will not remain
weatherproof. Should water or dust enter the
Active 10, do not switch it back on until it has
been completely dried out or the dust has
been removed.
2.06b In the case of water contact:
• Once indoors, remove the screen cover,
battery back and Lipol battery/AA batteries
with battery caddy.
• Wipe down the screen cover with a soft
cloth.
• Place the Active 10 and components in a
warm, dry place (e.g. on a window sill near a
heater or airing cupboard), and let them dry
completely.
If you are unsure about any damage to your
Active 10, please call our technical team
who will be able to give you advice on how
to proceed, and if necessary, repair your unit
accordingly. (Please refer to satmap.com for
your local number).
2.06c Missing/worn parts:
You will need to send your Active 10 back
to Satmap for repair if parts have been lost
or worn down. Failure to do so may result in
partial or complete loss of warranty, as it will
no longer be weatherproof.
•
Rubber seals:
The watertight seal on the
USB port and the SD card slot of the Active
10 should always remain properly intact to
prevent water leaking into the unit. If either
of these seals is lost or damaged, you will
need to send your Active 10 back to Satmap
for repair.
•
Joystick:
If your joystick is worn down or
ripped, this can cause water to leak into the
unit. Please send your Active 10 back to
Satmap for repair.
SD card door
USB door
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