User's Manual

Appendix A
90 DigiTrak
®
F5™ Operator’s Manual
General Transmitter Care Instructions
 Periodically clean the spring and threads inside the battery compartment as well as the spring
and threads of the battery end cap to ensure a proper power connection with the batteries. An
emery cloth or wire brush can be used to remove any oxidation that has built up. Be careful not to
damage the battery cap O-ring; remove it while cleaning if necessary. After cleaning, use a
conductive lubricant on the battery cap threads to keep the battery cap from binding in the battery
compartment.
NOTE: All DCI battery-powered transmitters are shipped with a nickel-based anti-seize
lubricant on the battery end cap, which aids in electrical grounding for better battery
performance.
 Before use, inspect the battery cap O-ring for damage that may allow water to enter the battery
compartment. Replace the O-ring if the one installed becomes damaged.
 Ensure the sensor holes in the fluid pressure transmitter remain open and free of debris. Clean
with running water after every use. DO NOT use high-pressure fluid to clean the sensor holes.
 Placing tape around the fiberglass tube of the transmitter, if space allows, will keep the fiberglass
protected from most corrosive environmental wear.
 Send in the Product Registration Card for the 90-day Limited Warranty.
Battery Pack Storage
If you plan to store the battery packs for any period of time, please follow the guidelines listed below.
 Do not store the battery pack at temperatures greater than 113°F (45°C).
 Do not store the battery pack in a fully discharged state.
 Do not store the battery pack in the battery charger.
 If the battery pack is going to be stored for an extended period of time, precharge the battery to a
charge level of 30% to 50% (two or three LEDs illuminated on the battery pack). The battery pack
should not be stored for more than one year unless it is periodically recharged to the 30% to 50%
level.