Getting Started; Installing The Desiccant Bag - Motorola VC5090 Product Reference Manual

Getting Started

In order to start using the vehicle computer for the first time:
• install the desiccant bags and desiccant door
or
install only desiccant door
• install the vehicle computer in a vehicle or on a wall or desktop
• start the vehicle computer.

Installing the Desiccant Bag

NOTE Motorola recommends installing the desiccant bags in environments where extreme temperature changes occur,
such as applications where the device may be continuously moved between a freezer and a hot / humid area.
Desiccant bags should be replaced more often in the hot / humid months of summer and less frequently in dry/cold
months of winter. If desiccant is not used, the desiccant door must still be installed and secured. Replacement
Desiccant Kits are available from Motorola, Part Number: KT-84524-01.
1. Open the desiccant kit and remove all items:
• desiccant package
• desiccant door
• screws.
2. Open the desiccant package and remove the six desiccant bags.
3. Place three desiccant bags in the desiccant well.
4. Place the other three desiccant bags in the back of the desiccant door.
Figure 1-5 Installing Desiccant Bags
5. Ensure that the door seal is in place.
6. Carefully place the desiccant door onto the back housing. Ensure that the desiccant bags do not interfere with
door seal.
7. Secure the door to the back housing using the four screws.
Desiccant Door
Desiccant Bags
Desiccant Well
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