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18.10 Storage Precautions
Before You Store the AQ1200
Clean the AQ1200 before you store it. For information about cleaning, see section 18.9.
Storage Conditions
Store the AQ1200 in a place that meets the following conditions.
• Within the storage temperature and humidity ranges
• Subject to very little change in temperature and humidity within a single day
• Not subject to direct sunlight
• Not dusty
• Free from activated gas
Note
• To prevent against over discharge, if you will not be using the AQ1200 for a week or more, charge the
battery pack, remove it from the AQ1200, and place it in a location where it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight and where the temperature is 10 to 30°C.
• When you store the battery pack for six months or longer, to replace the power that has been lost through
self discharge, recharge the battery using the AQ1200 once every six months. For instructions on how to
remove the battery pack, see section 18.7.
• Avoid storing the battery pack for an extended period of time when it is fully charged (after it has just been
charged) or when it has no power left (when the instrument will not turn on). Storing the battery pack
under these conditions will degrade its performance and reduce its longevity. It is best to store the battery
pack when it is 40 to 50% charged. This is equivalent to the state the battery is in after you turn off the
AQ1200 and charge an empty battery for an hour at room temperature.
Reuse
When you use the AQ1200 after storing it for a long period of time, make sure that it is functioning
properly.
Packaging
To package the AQ1200, follow the steps listed below.
1.
Wrap the AQ1200 in thick plastic so that it does not get dust inside of it.
2.
Use cushioning to protect the LCD.
3.
Prepare a box that is 10 to 15 cm larger than the AQ1200 on all sides.
4.
Insert cushioning in the bottom of the box.
5.
Insert cushioning between the AQ1200 and the box.
6.
Close the box securely using adhesive tape or some other method.
Shipping
• When you ship the AQ1200, avoid exposing it to vibrations.
• Ship the AQ1200 in an environment that meets the storage conditions.
• When you ship multiple battery packs by plane, follow all relevant regulations, such as the airline
regulations and UN transportation regulations. For details about the regulations, contact your airline
in advance.
