5 Care and Transport
5.1 Transport
When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you
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either carry the product in its original container,
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or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached product
upright.
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, original packaging or equivalent and secure it.
When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original GeoMax pack-
aging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and
vibration.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the product must ensure that
the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed. Before transporta-
tion or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight transport company.
5.2 Storage
Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equip-
ment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "6 Technical Data" for information about temperature limits.
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Refer to "6 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 stor-
ing or use.
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A storage temperature range of 0 °C to +30 °C / +32 °F to +86 °F in a dry environment is
recommended to minimize 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.
5.3 Cleaning and Drying
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Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water
or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer components.
Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a temperature
not greater than 40°C/104°F and clean them. Remove the battery cover and dry the battery
compartment. Do not repack until everything is dry. Always close the transport container when
using in the field.
Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables.
Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap.
Transport in the field
Transport in a road vehicle
Shipping
Shipping, transport of bat-
teries
Product
Li-Ion batteries
Product and accessories
Damp products
Cables and plugs
Connectors with dust caps
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