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Battery Installation
The Electrostatic Dust Print Lifter is powered by a single 9V
alkaline battery. The battery storage compartment is located on
the unit base. A single negatively charged brass electrode pro-
trudes through the battery compartment cover.
1. Just below the brass electrode on the bottom of the unit is
a release latch. Move the latch down and remove the cover.
The battery is installed in the bottom compartment.
2. Observe the polarity of the replacement battery. The “+” terminal is at the bottom
terminal in the compartment. Refer to label inside battery compartment.
3. Push the battery into place. A small plastic spacer tab is located at the left side of
the battery compartment. The battery should be installed just to the right of the
spacer tab with the terminals making contact.
4. With the battery in position, replace the compartment cover.
The unit is ready for use. Press the ON/OFF switch. The green button should illumi-
nate.
NOTE:
Energizing the unit will not produce an electrical charge (see OPERA-
TION).
Locating Dust Impressions
Locating dust impressions requires careful investigation techniques aided by employ-
ing special lighting. Whether prints are visible or not, the search for them should be
directed toward areas most likely traveled by the perpetrator. This would include hall-
ways, foyers, and the areas nearest to the point of entrance and exit. The texture of the
surface or strong design patterns may make this more difficult (pictured to the right.)
BATTERY ACCESS
The footprint in the
photo above is bare-
ly noticeable, but be-
comes easily visible
(as shown below) by
darkening the room
and using a white light
such as the one pro-
vided with the TMX100
Tactical MAX Forensic
Light Kit at an oblique
angle.