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DigiTrak Falcon F5® Operator's Manual
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Battery Pack Storage
If you plan to store the battery packs for any period of time, please follow these guidelines:
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Do not store the battery pack at temperatures greater than 45° C.
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Do not store the battery pack in a fully discharged state.
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Do not store the battery pack in the battery charger.
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Do not store multiple batteries together where their terminals or other loose conductive materials may
contact one another and cause a short circuit.
If a lithium-ion battery pack will be stored for an extended period of time, pre-charge the battery to a charge
level of 30% to 50% (two or three LEDs illuminated on the meter). Do not store the battery pack for more than
one year unless it is periodically recharged to the 30% to 50% level.
Equipment Maintenance
Turn off all equipment when not in use.
Store the equipment in cases, away from extremes of heat, cold, and moisture. Test to confirm proper
operation prior to use.
Clean the glass screens on the receiver and remote display only with a cleaner specifically formulated to not
harm the protective coatings on the glass. If in doubt, use only warm water and a microfiber cloth. Do not use
household or commercial window cleaning products that include chemicals such as ammonia, alcohol, or
any acidic liquid; these cleaners can contain microscopic abrasive granules that will damage the anti-
reflective coating and may cause the display to spot.
Clean equipment cases and housings using only a soft moist cloth and mild detergent.
Do not steam clean or pressure wash.
Inspect the equipment daily and contact DCI if you see any damage or problems. Do not disassemble or
attempt to repair the equipment.
Do not store or ship this equipment with batteries inside. Always remove the batteries from the equipment
before shipping or periods of non-use.
The battery charger provided with your DigiTrak guidance system is designed with adequate safeguards to
protect you from shock and other hazards when used as specified within this document. If you use the
battery charger in a manner not specified by this document, the protection provided may be impaired. Do not
attempt to disassemble the battery charger, it contains no user-serviceable parts. The battery charger shall
not be installed into caravans, recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles.
General Transmitter Care Instructions
Periodically clean the spring and threads inside the battery compartment as well as the spring and threads of
the battery end cap to ensure a proper power connection with the batteries. Use an emery cloth or wire brush
to remove any oxidation that has built up. Be careful not to damage the battery cap O-ring; remove it while
cleaning if necessary. After cleaning, use a conductive lubricant on the battery cap threads to keep it from
binding in the battery compartment.
For better battery performance, all DCI battery-powered transmitters ship with both
a special battery contact spring and a nickel-based anti-seize lubricant on the
battery end cap to aid in electrical contact.
