Preparing the thermal protection covers
The covers must be pre-cooled inside a conventional freezer before each use. We recommend a freezer that
can bring the temperature of the covers down to less than -15 °C (5 °F). Depending on the initial
temperature of the covers, this process can take up to 6 hours.
NOTE:
For maximum flexibility, we recommend having a second pre-cooled set of covers at hand. This
allows quick on-site replacement of covers during operation and provides optimum long-term
performance.
Storing and transporting the thermal protective
covers
During transport to the scanning site, the covers need to be kept cold (optimum: -15 °C (5 °F)) by
transporting them in a high-quality cooler equipped with ice packs or with active refrigeration.
Figure 3-2 : Set of pre-cooled thermal insulation covers inside an insulated cooler
Transporting the scanner to working site
FARO laser scanners should always be transported in the designated hard-top case that is provided with the
device. This provides the best possible protection against contamination as well as protection against
heating-up by exposure to warm air or direct sun light. Transporting the scanner in an air-conditioned
environment of 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F) is ideal.
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