Redback RS40k User Manual page 26

2.) Remove polyimide tape and plastic screw from desiccant container. Make sure the
silicone O-ring is attached to the desiccant container front piece, and the mesh is
on the bottom of the container when refilling with fresh or recycled silica gel.
Figure 17: Photo of desiccant container (left) and container components (right).
3.) Install desiccant container and wait for at least 48 hours prior to using the device.
Figure 18: CMOS detector with installed desiccant container.
NOTE: The desiccant container is shipped with orange colored silica gel. The orange
gel will turn green if the moisture content is above a certain percentage. You can
either bake the container or refill with any dry silica gel.
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