Flytec 4020 * - Manual (Page 23)

Operating Instructions FLYTEC 4020 22
3. The observer must switch the instrument on and check that the time, the date and the
take-off altitude have been set correctly. If any of these values are incorrect, the obser-
ver must set them to the correct value (
Ł setting mode altimeter 1.) The time has to
be corrected in the time mesurement display setting mode.
ATTENTION: The real time clock and the date can no longer be altered once the baro-
graph recording has been activated with the REC switch. These two functions can only
be reset when the memory has been cleared (
Ł setting mode of the barograph).
4. The observer must switch the barograph on (REC).
5. The observer must continuously observe the pilot until take-off and verify that the pilot
takes off with the instrument. The observer must note the exact time of take-off using
an independent timepiece.
6. After landing, the pilot must set the REC switch and then the instrument to Off.
7. Printout: The observer must verify that the instrument displays the correct time and date
and note any discrepancies with respect to local time. The observer must verify that the
instrument is intact. He must also inspect both seals and ensure that they are undama-
ged. He must ensure that the instrument is connected directly to the printer by a single
cable. The observer must also verify that nothing else is connected to the printer, e.g. an
additional cable or instrument. Connection of the printer to the electrical mains is, howe-
ver, permissible. The observer must verify that the printer paper is blank.
8. The observer starts the printout of the flight record and verifies that the Instrument num-
ber printed out is identical with the number noted at take-off. The observer must also
verify that the time of take-off and the date in the printout agree with his records. The
observer must be present during the entire printout procedure. When the printout is finis-
hed, the observer must remove the entire printout from the printer and add the date and
his own signature.
The observer must ensure that FAI regulations are adhered to.
Water damage
If the instrument is damaged by water, remove the batteries at once. In the case of salt water,
rinse the instrument thoroughly with handwarm fresh water. Then leave the instrument to dry out
and send it as soon as possible to your FLYTEC dealer or to FLYTEC itself for checking.
Warning: Never try to dry it out in a microwave oven!