Argus Camera Maintenance Check list
What maintenance is required?
Maintenance of the Argus camera and its accessories must be carried out after use and at least once a month (the monthly inspection). It is recommended that all maintenance should be carried out as per the checklist guidelines. (results should also be recorded on the after use check list and the monthly maintence checklist).
NB! Maintenance should only to be carried out by personnel trained in the use of the camera. If the camera, its accessories or batteries have been damaged in a way that may have a negative effect on function, the camera and its accessories should be packed in the case and sent to an approved Argus maintenance workshop for servicing.
What is involved in maintenance after use?
The operations that are to be carried out after using the Argus camera and its accessories are shown here. Follow the steps in the checklist.
1. Filling in the checklist
Enter the thermal camera’s serial number, the date and, in the signature list, your name.
The serial number is given in the markings on the camera, underneath the battery.
If inspection is satisfactory, enter OK in the box. Where it is unsatisfactory, enter U in the box and enter your remarks in the field for special remarks.
2. Checking the thermal camera and its accessories
Check that the camera and its accessories are not damaged and that they do not show any signs of wear that may have a negative effect on function. The image shows which parts are to be visually inspected.
If the camera has been exposed to combustion gases, dry it with a dry rag and, if necessary, wash it in a mild soap solution. Before packing them in the case, the parts that have been washed must be allowed to dry thoroughly.
3. Checking the charge status of the batteries
It is recommended that before entering a fire, a camera should always have a fully charged battery. Therefore, partly used batteries should be put on charge after use.
To maintain the accuracy of the battery charge indicator, it is recommended that batteries be occasionally fully discharged in a camera before charging.
After several years of use or many hundreds of charge/discharge cycles, a rechargeable battery may not hold as much charge as a new battery. Replacement batteries may be purchased from an Argus service centre.
