CHAPTER 12 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONCOPYRIGHT © 2002 CANON INC. 2000 CANON iR1600/iR2000/iR1610/iR2010 SERIES REV.0 MAR. 2002 12-75 Points to Note When Storing/Handling the Drum Unit5.1 OutlineRegardless of whether its packaging seal has been removed or not, or of whether or not ithas been mounted inside the machine or not, the drum unit is subject to the effects of the en-vironment and will change over time (independently of the number of pages it has been usedfor).The rate of change is determined by the site or storage conditions, and is not the same forall cases, requiring full care when storing or handling the unit.5.2 Storage and Handing After Removing the Packaging SealThe photosensitive drum is an organic photo conducting (OPC) drum, which will deterio-rate if exposed to strong light.5.2.1 Storage After Removing the Packaging Seal1) Be sure to store it in a protective bag.2) Avoid areas subject to direct rays of the sun or bright areas (i.e., near a window). Do notleave it inside a car for a long time.3) Avoid areas subject to high/low temperature/humidity or areas where temperature/hu-midity can change rapidly.4) Avoid areas subject to a corrosive gas (insecticide) or where the air is briny.5) Keep the drum unit where the temperature is between 0 and 35°C.6) Keep the drum unit out of reach of children.
