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Optimal installation of a tracker on an asset is very important for the optimal working of the tracking solution. Good installation prolongs the battery lifetime of the tracker, good installation transmits information from the tracker faster to the Sensolus platform, good installation gives more accurate location information,…
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Installation advice for waste containers www.sensolus.com | info@sensolus.com February 2025 General guidelines • Make sure the tracker is not fully surrounded by metal parts, as this blocks the signal. • Protect the tracker by the container's shape if possible: • Between metal ribs • On metal studs • Do not install the tracker on outside sticking parts of the waste container, as the tracker might get damaged by the transport of the waste container. • Keep the picking up and putting down of the waste container in mind. Do not install the tracker close to the pick up parts of the container. • Avoid installation on moving parts of the container at all times. Low pick up containers (skip containers) Do's Don'ts Install the tracker as high as possible On moving parts (lids, doors) Vertical installation if possible Close to the pick up bars Clear view on the sky Under the container (bad signal) Protected by the asset itself (in between metal ribs) On the very outside where the tracker might get hit by other equipment Use bolts and nuts to install the tracker Slanted pick up containers (hook containers)Installation advice for waste containers www.sensolus.com | info@sensolus.com February 2025 Do's Don'ts As high as possible Not on moving parts (lids, doors) Vertical installation if possible Close to the holes where chains are attached Clear view on the sky Under the container Protected by the asset itself (in between metal ribs) On the side where the tracker might get hit by other equipment Use bolts and nuts to install the tracker On the slanted sides High waste containersInstallation advice for waste containers www.sensolus.com | info@sensolus.com February 2025 Do's Don'ts As high as possible On moving parts (lids, doors) Vertical installation (logo up) Close to the pick up bars Clear view on the sky Under the container Protected by the asset itself (in between metal ribs) On the very outside where the tracker might get hit by other equipment Use bolts and nuts to install the tracker Inside the container Safety advice – device subjected to strong mechanical impact Risk of delayed battery failure and chemical hazard If a device has been hit, crushed, or struck by a heavy object (for example a forklift, container, pallet, or falling load), the internal components and battery may be damaged even if no external damage is visible. Such damage can result in delayed overheating, leakage, or failure. If a device has been subjected to a strong mechanical impact, the following mandatory safety actions must be taken:Installation advice for waste containers www.sensolus.com | info@sensolus.com February 2025 # Action Details 1 Do not touch the device Do not move, lift, open, shake, or inspect the device immediately after the impact. Internal damage may cause delayed reactions. 2 Keep a minimum safety distance Maintain a clear distance of at least 5 meters from the device. Keep all personnel away during this period. 3 Wait at least 10 minutes The device must remain untouched and undisturbed for a minimum of 10 minutes following the impact. This waiting time allows potential delayed thermal or chemical reactions to become evident. 4 Observe from a safe distance Watch for warning signs: smoke, vapor, or unusual odor; heat generation; fluid leakage; hissing, cracking, or popping noises. 5 After the waiting period If any abnormal condition is observed, isolate the area immediately and notify responsible safety or supervisory personnel. The device must be quarantined and handled according to battery safety and disposal procedures. The device must not be used. A device may appear undamaged and still be unsafe. Normal operation after impact does NOT mean the device is safe. Failure to follow this safety advice may result in serious injury, fire, or chemical exposure.