Kenwood TS-570D, TS-570S Maintenance, General Information, Service Note, Cleaning

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION	SERVICE NOTE		1
Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to	Dear YL/OM,
specification before shipment. Under normal	If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational
circumstances, the transceiver will operate in
	problem, please make your note short, complete, and to		2
accordance with these operating instructions. All
	the point. Help us help you by providing the following:
adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the
	1	Model and serial number of equipment
transceiver were preset at the factory. They should only
be readjusted by a qualified technician who is familiar	2	Question or problem you are having
with this transceiver and has the necessary test			3
	3	Other equipment in your station pertaining to the
equipment. Attempting service or alignment without
factory authorization can void the transceiver warranty.		problem
When operated properly, the transceiver will provide	4	Meter readings	4
years of service and enjoyment without requiring further	5	Other related information (Menu setup, mode,
realignment. The information in this section gives some
		frequency, button sequence to induce

general service procedures requiring little or no test	malfunction, etc.)
equipment.

SERVICE

If it is ever necessary to return the equipment to your dealer or service center for repair, pack the transceiver in its original box and packing material. Include a full description of the problems experienced. Include both your telephone number and fax number (if available) along with your name and address in case the service technician needs to call for further explanation while investigating your problem. Don’t return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem.

You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the complete transceiver.

Tag all returned items with your name and call sign for identification. Please mention the model and serial number of the transceiver in any communication regarding the problem.

CAUTION: DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING.

Note:

◆Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom the transceiver was purchased.

◆For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance performed on the transceiver.

◆When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.

CLEANING

The buttons, controls and case of the transceiver are likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove the controls from the transceiver and clean them with a neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to clean the case.

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