1.
Open the unit every six months and examine for:
a.
dirt/dust
b.
moisture
c.
corrosion
2.
Remove dirt/dust with dry, compressed air.
3.
Remove moisture as much as possible by putting test set in a warm, dry environment.
4. As corrosion
may
take many forms, no specific recommendations can be made
for
its
removal.
5.
Check cable connections
for
solid connections (look
for
loose pin connections) and
printed circuit boards
for
tightness.
REPAIR AUTHORIZATION
If
factory service is required
or
desired, contact the factory
for
return instructions.
A Repair Authorization & (RA) number will be assigned
for
proper handling
of
the unit
when it arrives
at
the
factory.
If
desired, a letter with the number and instructions can
be
provided.
Provide the factory with model number, serial number, nature
of
the problem or service
desired, return address, your name, and where you can be reached should the factory
need to contact you.
A purchase order number, cost limit, billing, and return shipping instructions may also
be provided
if
desired.
National Bureau
of
Standards traceable calibration and certification
of
two types is
available,
if
desired,
at
additional cost.
Class One: A certificate is provided verifying the traceability and calibration
of
the
equipment.
Class
N:
That
which is required for nuclear power plants. A certificate
of
traceability and calibration along with "as found" and "as left" data are provided.
If an estimate is requested, provide the name and contact information
of
the person
with approval/disapproval authority.
Pack the equipment appropriately to prevent damage during shipment.
If
a reusable
crate
or
container is used, the unit will be returned in it
if
in suitable condition
..
Put the RA
number
on the address label
of
the shipping container
for
proper
identification and
faster
handling.
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