2. INSPECTION AND SET-UP page 7
Model PRM-470B
2.1.4. Shipping:
Before returning the instrument for any reason, notify TSA Systems of the difficulty
encountered, giving the model and serial numbers of the equipment. TSA will furnish specific
shipping instructions.
2.2. SET-UP PROCEDURES
An Initial Setup Checklist is included at the end of this section (section 2.3.). It is recommended
that a copy of this be filled out when the PRM-470B is first set-up, and whenever it is put into
service after prolonged storage.
After initial inspection, charge the battery for several hours. Although the battery is fully
charged before the instrument leaves the factory, some discharge is possible if the instrument has
been in storage for any length of time.
After charging, turn the instrument on and test the controls, display and alarm According to the
steps outlined in Power-Up and Self-Test (section 3.1.) in this manual. While the instrument
comes from the factory tuned and calibrated, the calibration should be verified before putting the
instrument into service.
2.2.1. Alarm Level:
To set the sigma level, open the instrument. Refer to Component Access (section 6.1.) and use a
small slotted screwdriver to turn the two rotary switches marked "sigma" to the desired setting.
