21
Avatar®
III
User
Manual
Rev
D
12/2015
Maintenance
Checklist
A)
Pre
‐
use
Checklist:
Ensure
that
all
components
are
attached
properly.
Ensure
that
the
controller
antenna
is
tightly
attached
to
the
correct
port.
Ensure
that
the
robot
battery
is
firmly
secured
and
the
battery
door
completely
closed.
Ensure
that
the
tracks
are
not
damaged
and
are
free
of
debris.
Ensure
that
the
robot
camera
lenses
are
properly
cleaned.
If
the
Avatar®
III
has
been
out
of
use
for
a
long
period
of
time,
ensure
that
the
Controller
and
Robot
batteries
are
fully
charged.
Do
a
pre
‐
run
test
drive
in
a
safe
area
to
ensure
the
signal
does
not
have
interference
that
may
compromise
robot
functionality
during
a
mission.
B)
Post
‐
use
Checklist:
Turn
off
the
controller
when
the
Avatar®
III
is
not
in
use.
Take
the
battery
out
of
the
robot
when
the
robot
is
not
in
use
and
store
in
a
cool,
dry
place.
After
using
the
Avatar®
III,
it
is
necessary
to
perform
routine
basic
maintenance.
Failure
to
perform
maintenance
may
damage
parts
and
increase
wear.
o
Ensure
that
all
components
are
dry
and
properly
wiped
clean.
o
Ensure
that
the
side
cooling
fan
is
not
obstructed
with
debris
and
spins
freely.
o
If
the
robot
is
particularly
dirty,
spray
the
robot
with
garden
hose.
If
you
are
using
a
hose
with
a
nozzle
maintain
a
distance
of
3
feet
from
the
robot.
You
can
also
use
canned
compressed
air
to
blow
dust
and
debris
off
the
robot.
Use
hand
soap
to
remove
additional
grime.
Do
not
use
a
pressure
washer,
abrasive
cleaners,
or
an
air
compressor
on
the
robot,
as
this
may
damage
the
robot’s
water
sealing
gaskets.
o
Check
for
any
damaged
or
worn
‐
out
parts
that
need
to
be
replaced
or
repaired
before
the
robot’s
next
use.
