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Chapter 6
Maintenance
This
chapter
describes
routine
maintenance
and
disassembly
instructions
for
the
BDS
Cal
Cart.
For
service
beyond
this
level,
return
the
unit
to
a
qualified
service
center.
The
BDS
Cal
Cart
requires
only
simple,
routine
maintenance.
Wipe
off
dust
and
dirt
regularly.
Check
the
connectors
and
cables
for
damage.
To
clean
the
BDS
Cal
Cart
receiver,
use
only
a
soft
cloth
dampened
with
mild
detergent
and
rinse
with
water.
Clean
the
sensor
with
alcohol
or
a
dry
cleaning
solvent
that
leaves
no
residue.
Storage and Shipment
Storing the Cal Cart
Cover
the
unit
before
storing
to
keep
out
dust
and
dirt.
Note:
It
is
not
necessary
to
install
the
shipping
plug.
Store
in
a
dry,
dust
‐
free
environment
where
the
ambient
temperature
will
remain
between
–20
and
+70
°C
(–4
to
+158
°F).
Shipping the Cal Cart
Note:
Before
shipping
the
Bird
Cal
Cart,
take
the
following
precautions:
1.
Remove
the
vent
plugs.
2.
Replace
the
vent
plugs
with
the
shipping
plugs.
3.
Wrap
the
vent
plugs
with
padding
and
tape
them
to
the
side
of
the
load
for
protection.
Note:
With
the
shipping
plugs
installed,
it
is
not
necessary
to
empty
out
the
coolant.
4.
Repack
in
the
original
carton
or
contact
Bird
for
a
transit
case.
WARNING
Never
attempt
to
connect
or
disconnect
RF
equipment
from
the
transmission
line
while
RF
power
is
being
applied.
Leaking
RF
energy
is
a
potential
health
hazard.
