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16 Care and Transport
16.1 Care
Despite an automatic defragmentation, the memory gets fragmented after a while.
Please format the internal memory periodically to maintain the instrument perfor-
mance.
The target line of the visible laser can drift during the product lifetime. Inspect the
target line visually on a regular basis. If necessary, visit an authorised Leica Service
Centre for adjustment.
16.2 Transport
Transport in the
field
When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you
• either carry the product in its original transport container,
• or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached
product upright.
Transport in a road
vehicle
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and
vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container, original packaging or
equivalent and secure it.
Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original
Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent,
to protect against shock and vibration.
Shipping, transport
of batteries
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 transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
Field adjustment Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the User Manual, particularly after the product has been dropped, stored for long
periods or transported.