Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner 12
Environmental Requirements
# Place the scanner on a horizontal, flat surface.
# To ensure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) free space around each
side of the scanner and a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) at the rear of the scanner.
# Make sure that no vibrations or shocks occur.
# Make sure that the area is free of excessive dust.
# Avoid any contact with water.
# The scanner is designed to operate optimally when the environmental temperature is between
10°C and 35°C (50 – 90 ºF). Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and heating devices.
# The scanner is designed to operate optimally when the environmental humidity is between
10% and 85%. Avoid environments where humidity fluctuations might occur.
# Check whether the voltage of the power supply corresponds to the voltage of your scanner. If
not, contact your dealer or Agfa service representative.
Precautions
For your own safety and that of your equipment, respect conscientiously the Environmental
Requirements and always take the following precautions:
Caution: For the reason of safety, besides the personal maintenance mentioned in this owner's
guide, do not try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic devices. If your scanner needs
service, our dealer and service offices are available to help you.
# Handle your DuoScan f40 with care: its glass plates are fragile. There is no warranty on
breaking the glass plates and your dealer is not liable for the consequential damages.
# Check frequently whether there is no overheating of the power plug and whether the power
plug is pushed all the way into the socket.
# Switch off the machine at the end of your working day or during power failure.
# Disconnect the power plug when you want to clean the reflective glass plate and when the
scanner needs service.
# Do not open the scanner housing as it contains high-voltage areas and sensitive components.
Any curative maintenance should be carried out by your dealer or Agfa service representative.
# Do not leave originals on the reflective glass plate or on the universal transparency plate for
excessive periods of time. The warmth of the scanner may cause them to deteriorate.
# Make sure to attach transparent originals on the universal transparency plate with the single
slide holders or with adhesive tape. Otherwise you might loose them in the scanner.
# For safety reasons, never use extension cables for power cables.