Precision Measurement Engineering, Inc.

Disassembling & Storage of the SCAMP

When profiling is completed, disassemble the SCAMP by the following steps:

1. Remove the SCAMP from its stand.
   
   
2. Remove the ballast weights if ballasted for downwards mode.  Weights attached to the drag plate can optionally remain.
   
   
3. Disconnect the short I/O cable connector. Install the I/O connector cover. 
   
   
4. Loosen the thumb nuts and remove the drag unit.
   
   
5. Loosen the thumb nut on the 5151 float retainer ring and move the floats away from the guard end if required.
   
   
6. Completely rinse the entire SCAMP, drag unit, and cable in tap water.
   
   
7. Rinse the sensors, shafts, and seal nuts with a squeeze bottle of de-ionized water.
   
   
8. Rinse the pressure transducer by directing a stream of de-ionized water from the squeeze bottle into the 1/4" hole in the release endcap. There is a small secondary hole drilled to allow this water stream to exit. Do not place the nose of the squeeze bottle in the hole since it may penetrate far enough to damage the fragile pressure transducer diaphragm, or cut the nose so that it cannot penetrate too deeply. Do this operation for at least 15 seconds.
   
   
9. Unscrew and remove the sensor guard.
   
   
10. Install the sensor cover.  If storing the SCAMP for a long period, or if the SCAMP has a fluorometer installed, leave the sensor cover empty and leave the plug out so that the interior will dry.   Otherwise, partially fill the cover with tap (not distilled) water.  Check for any foreign materials.
    
    
11. Remove the 5151 float retainer ring, floats, and cable or retrieval line loop.  Pack these.
    
    
12. If saltwater contamination of the I/O connector is suspected, rinse out both connectors with de-ionized water, blow out, and dry. Leave SCAMP I/O connector cover off so that the inside of the SCAMP I/O connector dries..
    
    
13. Disassemble the sensor guard if it is to be packed for shipping.
    

STORAGE

If the SCAMP is to be stored for an extended period, then remove the batteries. Flood the sensor cover with distilled water several times to clean the sensors of salt. Drain the sensor cover completely. Store with the plug removed so that the sensors dry completely. Before using the SCAMP again, fill the sensor cover with water similar to the expected environment for several hours prior to use.

When disassembled, cover the fluorometer ports with electrical tape to prevent dust and particles from entering.