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Care and Transport
6.1
Maintenance
For units that are exposed to high mechanical forces, for example through fre-
quent transport or rough handling, it is recommended to carry out test meas-
urements periodically.
6.2
Transport
When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you carry
the product in its original container.
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock
and vibration. Always carry the product in its container and secure it.
For products for which no container is available use the original packaging or
its equivalent.
When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete orig-
inal Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equiva-
lent, to protect against shock and vibration.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the prod-
uct must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regula-
tions are observed. Before transportation or shipping, contact your local pas-
senger or freight transport company.
6.3
Storage
Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in
summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "7 Technical Data" for
information about temperature limits.
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Refer to "7 Technical Data" for information about storage temperature
range.
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Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing.
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After storage recharge batteries before using.
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Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be
dried before storing or use.
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A storage temperature range of 0°C to +30°C/+32°F to +86°F in a dry envi-
ronment is recommended to minimise self-discharging of the battery.
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At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a
40% to 50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage
period the batteries must be recharged.
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Keep chargers and docking stations away from excessive dirt, dust and
contaminants.
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After unpacking the product visually inspect the charger for possible dam-
age.
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Unplug the product from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
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Transport in the field
Transport in a road
vehicle
Shipping
Shipping, transport of
batteries
BLK2GO
Li-Ion battery
Charger and docking
station
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