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8.10 Storage Precautions
Before Storage
Clean the AQ7280 before storage. For details on cleaning, see section 8.9.
Storage Conditions
Store the AQ7280 under the following conditions.
• In a place where the temperature and humidity are within their allowable ranges.
• In a place where the temperature and humidity do not change greatly over a day
• Out of direct sunlight
• In a place with little dust
• In a place without corrosive gas
Note
• To avoid over discharging, if you will not use the AQ7280 for one week or longer, charge the battery pack,
remove it from the instrument, and store the battery pack away from direct sunlight in a location that has
an ambient temperature of 10 to 30°C.
• When you store the battery pack for six months or longer, to replace the power that has been lost through
self-discharge, recharge the battery using the AQ7280 once every six months. For the procedure to
remove the battery pack, see the Getting Started Guide, IM AQ7280-02EN.
• Avoid storing the battery pack for an extended period of time when it is fully charged (after it has just been
charged) or when it has no power left (when the AQ7280 will not turn on). Storing the battery pack under
these conditions will degrade its performance and reduce its longevity. It is best to store the battery back
when it is 40 to 50% charged.
Reuse
When using the AQ7280 after long-term storage, check its operation (see section 8.7).
Packing
Follow the procedure below to pack the AQ7280.
1.
Wrap the AQ7280 in a thick plastic sheet or the like to prevent dust from entering the inside of
the AQ7280.
2.
Apply cushioning material to the LCD to protect it.
3.
Prepare a box with a 10 to 15 cm gap on each side of the AQ7280.
4.
Place cushioning material at the bottom of the box.
5.
Place cushioning material in the gaps between the AQ7280 and the box.
6.
Seal the box securely with adhesive tape or the like.
Transportation
• When transporting the AQ7280, avoid vibration.
• Transport in an environment that meets the storage conditions.
• When transporting battery packs by air, follow the rules of the airline company and United Nations.
For details, contact your airline company in advance.