Important Information
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8 Care and Maintenance
SWiFT is a robust profiling sensor and will provide many years of reliable service.
The unit should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed with fresh water before being returned to its
transit case, where it should be kept at all times when not in use.
Care should be taken when removing and replacing the deployment spar to gain access to the
charging and data port. The O rings included in the locking mechanism are an integral part of the
system to keep the SWiFT watertight and should be kept in good condition and checked for correct
seating before reassembly.
When the deployment spar is removed every care should be taken to avoid any water getting into
the connector bay. If water does inadvertently make its way into this space it should be very
carefully dried out. The deployment spar should not be put back in place until the connector bay is
completely dry as water could be forced further into the instrument and cause damage to the
connector or even the electronics inside the housing.
Charging should not be carried out where any water is present.
8.1.1
Long Term Storage
When a SWiFT is to be stored for an extended period it should be
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Cleaned thoroughly in freshwater
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rings cleaned and greased, checked for ware and damage, ideally replaced
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The battery should be fully charged. This will not damage the battery or increase the risk of
venting. It will, however, prevent the battery from becoming fully discharged that can cause
significant problems for the battery when it is recharged.
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Returned to its clean and dry transit case.
