3M eg3 User Manual
Replacing microphone and windscreen
Attaching/Detaching
Attaching/Detaching
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The Edge features a field replaceable microphone and a screw-on removable windscreen.
3M Quest suggests that the user replace the windscreen whenever dirt has accumulated on
the windscreen prior to measuring data.
3M Quest suggests that the user replace the windscreen whenever dirt has accumulated on
the windscreen prior to measuring data.
NOTE: If you ordered an Edge kit, extra windscreen(s) will be included in your case.
Attaching/Detaching the windscreen and microphone
1. First, unscrew the windscreen by turning the red ring (not the foam!) in a
counterclockwise direction.
2. If you are replacing the windscreen, screw on a new windscreen in a clockwise
direction until it fits firmly.
3. To unscrew the microphone, turn the microphone in a counterclockwise direction until
it is removed.
4. To attach a new microphone, screw the microphone on clockwise until it fits tightly.
The following diagram illustrates how to assemble these two devices.
Figure 6-1: Microphone and windscreen assembly
Windscreen (see procedure 1)
Microphone (see procedure 2)