Section 6 – Retrieval and Storage
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Section 6 – Retrieval and Storage
6.1 Introduction
Before retrieving the equipment, make sure
Section 2 – Safety
is read and fully understood.
6.2 Retrieval
On retrieval from the installation location, the following procedures must be carried out before the
Lodestar 500 is stored.
1.
Clean the Lodestar 500; refer to
Section 7.4 “Cleaning”
.
2.
Inspect the Lodestar 500; refer to
Section 7.5 ”Inspecting”.
3.
Place Seacon connector covers on all connector ports.
6.3 Storage
On completion of all checks in the previous section the Lodestar can be placed in storage as
described below. Refer to
Table 6-1
for the recommended storage conditions.
1.
Store the Lodestar 500 in its transit case.
2.
Equipment must be kept in a dry, non-condensing atmosphere (20% to 80% humidity), free
from corrosive agents and isolated from sources of vibration.
3.
The packaging should be stored on solid, level and damp proof floors. It must not be stored
directly on damp or dirt floors or areas prone to flooding. In this case suitable shelving raised
off the floor should be used.
4.
It is recommended to visually insect the equipment at least annually.
5.
When equipment is taken from low temperature storage for immediate use its temperature
should be raised to normal operating temperature before use.
Table 6-1 Storage Conditions
Item
Specification
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 60°C (
see Note below
)
Relative Humidity
20 to 80% (non-condensing)
Note
To prolong the life of the lithium-ion batteries it is recommended not to exceed the storage
temperature range of 0° to 30°C.
