User's Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10 - 3
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Can of compressed air with a tube.
Cleaning the MC18
Housing
Using the alcohol wipes, wipe the housing including the scan key.
Display
The display can be wiped down with the alcohol wipes, but care should be taken not to allow any pooling of
liquid around the edges of the display. Immediately dried the display with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to prevent
streaking.
Scan Exit Window
Wipe the scan exit window periodically with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical material
such as eyeglasses.
Power Connector
1. Remove the main battery from MC18. See Removing the Battery on page 1-9.
2. Install the battery cover.
3. Dip the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
4. Repeat at least three times.
5. Use the cotton tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector area.
6. Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and repeat steps 3 through 6.
7. Spray compressed air on the connector area by pointing the tube/nozzle about ½ inch away from the
surface.
8. Inspect the area for any grease or dirt, repeat if required.
Cleaning Cradle Connectors
Use this procedure to clean the connectors on a cradle:
1. Remove power from the cradle.
2. Dip the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
3. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator along the pins of the connector. Slowly move the
applicator back-and-forth from one side of the connector to the other. Do not let any cotton residue on the
connector.
4. All sides of the connector should also be rubbed with the cotton tipped applicator.
CAUTION Do not point nozzle at yourself and others, ensure the nozzle or tube is away from your face.