Chapter 7 MAINTENANCE
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The black parts are coated with a very hard flat black powder coating with a textured finish.
Small nicks may be easily touched up with an indelible black felt-tipped marker.
Never use water or detergent on the Dipstick. If it gets wet inside, the water may destroy
components inside of the Dipstick unit and render the Dipstick inoperable. Water and moisture
damage are not covered under warranty.
CLEANING THE SWIVEL "MOON" FEET
Grit and dirt can get underneath the ball and swivel joint of the swivel foot causing the feet to
“stick”, resulting in erratic readings.
Clean the ball/swivel joint with degreaser or alcohol, being sure to work out all the dirt from the
under side of the ball and swivel. Allow the swivel foot to dry.
Use an anti-seizing lubricant to coat the ball and swivel. You can buy a small tube or bottle of
this at any auto parts store. The smallest size you can buy will last many years. Work the
lubricant to the under side of the ball and swivel. Remove any excess lubricant from the outside
of the swivel feet.
BATTERIES
NOTE THAT THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT SETS OF BATTERIES
There are 3 different sets of batteries in the Dipstick kit. They are:
1. The Ni-Cad battery pack in the body of the Dipstick unit itself.
2. The Dipstick Handle Battery. This Ni-Cad battery pack is contained within the lower
handle section, and is used to provide power for the 2277 Tablet computer while
collecting data.
3. The 2277 Tablet battery. This Lithium-Ion battery is located in the underside of the 2277
Tablet computer.
The 2277 Tablet does not need or have a “backup” battery. All the settings are stored in non-
volatile Flash memory.
Each different battery is described in detail below, and instructions are provided for
replacing batteries where appropriate.
NOT USING THE DIPSTICK
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FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
Note: If you do not use your Dipstick for a long period of time, you should charge all three
rechargeable batteries once a month or so, even if you do not use the Dipstick. Allowing the
batteries to go dead can cause premature battery failure and corrosion due to leakage of battery
acid.
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