Cleaning Cradle Connectors; Cleaning Frequency - Motorola MC31XX Series User Manual

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Repeat at least three times.
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Use the cotton tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector area.
5.
Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and repeat steps 4 through 6.
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Spray compressed air on the connector area by pointing the tube/nozzle about ½ inch away from the surface.
7.
CAUTION: Do not point nozzle at yourself and others, ensure the nozzle or tube is away from your face.
Inspect the area for any grease or dirt, repeat if required.
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Cleaning Cradle Connectors

To clean the connectors on a cradle:
Remove the DC power cable from the cradle.
1.
Dip the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
2.
Rub the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator along the pins of the connector. Slowly move the
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applicator back-and-forth from one side of the connector to the other. Do not let any cotton residue on the
connector.
All sides of the connector should also be rubbed with the cotton tipped applicator.
4.
Spray compressed air in the connector area by pointing the tube/nozzle about ½ inch away from the surface.
5.
CAUTION: do not point nozzle at yourself and others, ensure the nozzle or tube is pointed away from your
face.
Ensure that there is no lint left by the cotton tipped applicator, remove lint if found.
6.
If grease and other dirt can be found on other areas of the cradle, use lint free cloth and alcohol to remove.
7.
Allow at least 10 to 30 minutes (depending on ambient temperature and humidity) for the alcohol to air dry
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before applying power to cradle.
If the temperature is low and humidity is high, longer drying time is required. Warm temperature and dry
humidity requires less drying time.

Cleaning Frequency

The cleaning frequency is up to the customer's discretion due to the varied environments in which the mobile
devices are used. They may be cleaned as frequently as required. However when used in dirty environments it
may be advisable to periodically clean the scanner exit window to ensure optimum scanning performance.