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Prepare the FD20 for winter storage

Description of the tasks

A proper winter storage of your FD20 can prolong the life of some critical components.

The main tasks are:

  1. Charge the batteries and store above 10 degrees
    • All batteries, including those of the power bank, should be charged to 100% before storage. You can either use the solar panels of the robot or the auxiliary wall charger
    • During the winter charge them every 2 months to prevent full discharge, which will invalidates the warranty on the batteries
    • Remove from the robot and store in a dry environment with a minimum temperature of 10C
  2. Clean the seeding units
    • Use gentle compressed air to thoroughly clean the seeding unit paying particular attention to the area where the seed disc is mounted, the seed valves and the light sensors. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water for heavy encrustations, taking care not to spill water on electrical components
  3. Clean the robot from dry soil
    • Remove dry soil from the robot by brushing it off or using lukewarm water (do not spill water on electrical components)
    • Make sure not to damage plastic casings such that of the seeding unit or the main electrical box
  4. Inflate the tyres
    • Inflate the tyres to 3 bars to prevent them from deforming during the storage time
  5. Store in a dry and relatively warm place
    • While the robot is rugged and can withstand humidity and cold weather, it is advisable to store it in a dry place such a shed
    • If the robot is being stored at below 10C temperature, make sure to disconnect the batteries and store them in a warmer place instead
  6. Release the safery wire
    • Either unwind the wire from the safety switches or undo the safety wire from the pulleys, so it lays flat on the ground
  7. Shut off the main switch