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4 Hardware checks and preventative maintenance
Attempts to dismantle or repair the FiX1 unit and accessories can be hazardous and costly if attempted by untrained
personnel. Unauthorised attempts to carry out maintenance work on the equipment will void all warranty cover.
Maintenance carried out by the operator or installer should be restricted to the cleaning and inspection of external
surfaces, lens windows and operating controls.
In addition, you should carry out regular functional testing of the system. Detect and report damage, malfunctions,
or poor performance to Carlson.
Carlson recommends a yearly calibration and service of the FiX1 system in one of Carlson’s approved service
centres.
4.1 In use
Avoid having the FiX1 laser pointed directly into the sun or other high-powered infrared light sources.
Ensure the FiX1 unit is mounted on a stable platform that is not subject to vibrations, shocks or severe winds.
Only locate the FiX1 where the temperature is guaranteed not to be outside of the recommending operating
temperature of the system: -40° C to + 50° C.
When handling the FiX1, use two hands to support the system by the base and body of the unit. Do not carry the
unit by the head and do not put strain on the vertical or horizontal pivots.
The FiX1 must be mounted within 1° of level, to ensure that undue strain is not place on the bearings.
4.2 FiX1 unit
If necessary, use clean water to remove mud, grit and other materials from the FiX1 unit. Do not immerse any part
of the system in water. The FiX1 is rated IP67: it is dust-tight and protected against water spray from all directions,
but not against submersion.
For further cleaning of the FiX1 metalwork and body panels, Carlson recommends that you use a product such as
Amberclens anti-static foam cleaner. Do not use paint solvents or any other personal, laundry, or household
cleaning detergents as they may contain chemicals that could corrode seals in the FiX1 unit. Apply the diluted
detergent with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.
Rinse the unit with plain water after using a detergent.
Dry the unit thoroughly after cleaning.
Ensure that the laser windows in the laser head are kept clean and free of any dust or grime that may affect the
path of the laser. To clean the lens windows, use HPLC-grade (> 99.8%) acetone in combination with lint-free cotton
wool buds or wipes.
Store within the specified environmental temperature limits of -40° C to + 85°C.
Always pack the FiX1 system into the transit case supplied for storage and transportation. Clean and dry the FiX1
unit and other accessories prior to packing them in the transit case.
Do not allow the FiX1 system to slide around inside transport vehicles or containers.
