Maintenance; I Periodic Maintenance; I Scanner Unit Maintenance; I Display Unit Maintenance - Icom MR-1000RII Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE

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

I Periodic maintenance

WARNING:
performing any maintenance.

I Scanner unit maintenance

WARNING:
working on the radar.

I Display unit maintenance

WARNING:
working on the radar.

I Options

• OPC-1077 SYSTEM CABLE
Allows you to install the display unit and scanner up to 20 m (65
• OPC-1078 SYSTEM CABLE
Allows you to install the display unit and scanner up to 30 m (98
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BE SURE the power is OFF before
BE SURE the power is OFF before
BE SURE the power is OFF before
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, etc.
e Check cables and terminal connections.
D Cleaning
q Wipe the surface of the scanner with a clean soft
cloth.
• DO NOT use strong solvents such as benzene or alco-
hol.
w Check that there is no drift or caked salt.
• A heavy deposit of dirt or caked salt on the painted sur-
face of the upper scanner unit will cause a considerable
drop in radar performance.
e Check for cracks or deterioration of the rubber
packing and replace it if necessary.
D Painting (MR-1000TII only)
To prevent the corrosion, paint the surface of the
scanner body (except the antenna unit) twice a year
or more.
D Mounting
Check the mounting bolts of the scanner unit and
tighten if necessary.
D Cleaning
Dirt on the CRT will, in time, leave a film of contami-
nates which tend to dim the picture.
q Wipe the surface of the display unit with a clean soft
cloth.
• DO NOT use strong solvents such as benzene or alco-
hol.
w If the picture is still dim, clean the CRT screen.
5
⁄ ft) apart.
8
7
⁄ ft) apart.
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