Extreme Weather Care Tips; In Extreme Weather Conditions; In The Case Of Water Submersion; Missing/Worn Parts - satmap active12 User Manual

2. Care for your Active 12 (... cont)
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Extreme Weather Care Tips

It is important to remember that the Active 12
unit is weatherproof (not 100% waterproof),
which means it can withstand weather
conditions such as rain and snow, but is not
submergible in water. Rated at IP65, the Active
12 will have no harmful effects from rain and
is also dust tight, providing the rubber doors
are closed.
Please note the following instructions:
• It is extremely important that all watertight
seals (i.e. USB port & SD card slot) are
properly closed after use, and in good
condition.
SD card door USB door
• Take care if removing the screen cover while
outdoors. Vigorous tugging of the screen
cover may temporarily pull the main seal
apart, potentially allowing water ingress. Use
a soft damp cloth to wipe down the screen
in the case of rain or mud splashes, to avoid
undue scratching to the plastic.
• Map cards: Do not expose the mapcards to
water. They should be kept dry and clean at
all times. NEVER insert a damp, wet or dirty
map card into the Active 12.
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In extreme weather conditions:

Provide a degree of protection to the unit by
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either placing in a Satmap Standard or Deluxe
Carry Case, or use a Satmap ProShield. Either
of these will protect the unit from driving rain.
You can also carry the unit around your neck
on the lanyard, keeping it safely underneath
a waterproof jacket. This upright position
will ensure that any water slides off the unit,
without collecting at the base (where water
damage might occur if the unit is submerged
for periods of time).
not
• Do keep the Active 12 in an external
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waterproof jacket pocket or back pack outer
pocket, where there is a risk of a pool of
water collecting at the bottom of the pocket
and damaging the unit.
• The interior of the unit should not be exposed
to water or dust. Avoid changing the batteries
or map card whilst exposed to bad weather
conditions. With the SD Card door, USB door,
or battery back open, the Active 12 will not
remain weatherproof. Should water or dust
enter the Active 12, do not switch it back on
until it has been completely dried out or the
dust has been removed.
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In the case of water submersion:

• Once indoors, remove the screen cover,
battery back and LiPol battery/AA batteries
with battery caddy.
• Wipe down the screen cover with a soft cloth.
• Place the Active 12 and components in a
warm, dry place (e.g. on a window sill near a
heater or airing cupboard), and let them dry
completely.
If you are unsure about any damage to your
Active 12, please call our technical team
who will be able to give you advice on how
to proceed, and if necessary, repair your unit
accordingly. (Please refer to satmap.com for
your local number).

2.10 Missing/worn parts:

You will need to send your Active 12 back
to Satmap for repair if parts have been lost
or worn down. Failure to do so may result in
partial or complete loss of warranty, as it will no
longer be weatherproof.
• Rubber seals: The watertight seal on the
USB port and the SD card slot of the Active
12 should always remain properly intact to
prevent water leaking into the unit. If either
of these seals is lost or damaged, you will
need to send your Active 12 back to Satmap
for repair.
• Joystick: If your joystick is worn down or
ripped, this can cause water to leak into the
unit. Please send your Active 12 back to
Satmap for repair.
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