Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance; Scanner Unit Maintenance; Display Unit Maintenance - Icom MR-1210RII Instruction Manual

Continued, reliable operation of the radar depends on how you care for it. The simple maintenance tips that follow
can help you save time and money, and avoid premature equipment failure.

■ Periodic maintenance

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performing any maintenance.

■ Scanner unit maintenance

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you are working with the scanner unit.

■ Display unit maintenance

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fore working on the radar.
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MAINTENANCE

q Keep the equipment as clean as possible.
• Use a soft cloth to remove dirt, dust and water.
w Check all hardware for loose screws, bolts, and so on.
e Check cables and terminal connections.
D Cleaning
q Wipe the surface of the scanner with a clean soft
cloth.
• DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco-
hol.
w Check that there is no dirt or caked-on salt.
• A heavy deposit of dirt or caked-on salt on the painted
surface of the upper scanner unit will cause a consider-
able drop in radar performance.
e Check for cracks or deterioration of the rubber pack-
ing and replace it if necessary.
D Mounting
Check the mounting bolts of the scanner unit and
tighten if necessary.
D Cleaning
Dirt on the LCD will, in time, leave a film of contami-
nates that tend to dim the picture.
q Wipe the surface of the display unit with a clean soft
cloth.
• DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco-
hol.
w If the picture is still dim, clean the LCD screen.
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