Continued, reliable operation of the radar depends on how you care for it. The simple maintenance tips that follow
can help you save time and money, and avoid premature equipment failure.
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Periodic maintenance
WARNING:
BE SURE
[POWER]/[
]
is
OFF
before performing any maintenance.
q
Keep the equipment as clean as possible.
• Use a soft cloth to remove dirt, dust and water.
w
Check all hardware for loose screws, bolts, etc.
e
Check cables and terminal connections.
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Scanner unit maintenance
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WARNING!
BE SURE
[POWER]/[
]
is
OFF
whenever you are working with the scanner
unit.
D
Cleaning
q
Wipe the surface of the scanner with a clean soft
cloth.
•
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco-
hol.
w
Check that there is no dirt or caked-on salt.
• A heavy deposit of dirt or caked-on salt on the painted
surface of the upper scanner unit will cause a consider-
able drop in radar performance.
e
Check for cracks or deterioration of the rubber pack-
ing and replace it if necessary.
D
Painting
(MR-1000TII/TIII)
To prevent the corrosion, paint the surface of the
scanner body (except the antenna unit) twice a year
or more.
D
Mounting
Check the mounting bolts of the scanner unit and
tighten if necessary.
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Display unit maintenance
WARNING:
BE SURE
the power is
OFF
before
working on the radar.
D
Cleaning
Dirt on the CRT will, in time, leave a film of contami-
nates which tend to dim the picture.
q
Wipe the surface of the display unit with a clean soft
cloth.
•
DO NOT
use strong solvents such as benzene or alco-
hol.
w
If the picture is still dim, clean the CRT screen.
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Options
• OPC-1077A SYSTEM CABLE
Allows you to install the display unit and scanner up to 20 m (65.6 ft) apart.
• OPC-1078A SYSTEM CABLE
Allows you to install the display unit and scanner up to 30 m (98.4 ft) apart.
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