Minimag™
Document: UMAU011367.docm
Revision: A03
Created by: KJB
Date: 26 Sep 2019
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User Ma
nual
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Connector Handling
With regards to system reliability, connectors come next after the tether in terms of importance. Though
not quite as expensive to replace as a whole tether; a damaged connector can still represent significant
cost in downtime and re-termination which could easily have been prevented. To this end, we
recommend the following steps to help prevent damage to connectors.
When plugging in a connector:
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Inspect for dirt in both sides of the connectors. Do not plug in a dirty or damaged connector.
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Inspect for bent or burnt pins.
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Visually align the key-way or locating pin first before plugging in.
Do not
blindly jam and twist.
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Fully tighten or engage a connector. Never use a connector partly plugged or screwed in.
Contacts left partly open may be subject to leaking, arcing, and burn-out.
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Use locking collars where available. In general, locking collars need only be screwed on finger
tight.
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In general, all connectors on the vehicle are wet pluggable.
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Install dummy plugs on unused connectors.
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Regularly apply silicone grease to the connectors to keep them from seizing.
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Never use WD-40 or similar solvent-based fluids as this can cause serious damage to
connectors.
Shipping
The Minimag
™ vehicle uses two very powerful permanent magnet modules to adhere the vehicle to a
wall or pipe. Always use a steel box to shield magnets during shipping.
Warning:
Always use a steel box to shield magnets during shipping.
System Operation
Pre-Operations Check
Before each deployment of the Minimag system, ensure everything is completed on the following
checklist.
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Check that the work area has been safely set up.
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Check that the line voltage available at the worksite matches the equipment setup.
❑
Check that power and deck cable connections are correct.
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Check the vehicle for the following:
Check that the vehicle is in the correct configuration for the deployment.
Check the vehicle for mechanical damage to the chassis or cable harnesses which could affect its
operation.
