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1. MOVA globe User Manual MOVA Globe Owners Manual ora ioir ieee neecttecien chek NA EEREN eee EA NANAIG 2 Find a place for your MoVaGIODE cccececeeeeeee eens eeeeeeeeeeeneneneneneeeeeaes 3 How a MOVAGIODE WOFPKS cccececee cece eee ec ec ee eset ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeenenenenseeeeee 5 6 Frequently Asked QueStiOnsS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneneneenaes 7 Warranty statement 10 Disclaimer Your MOVA globe like the earth itself will simply turn its own without any help from you However as we are learning about the earth there are some things you need to avoid doing outlined below 1 The MOVA globe canroll very easily andcan rolloff ashelf and damage the MOVA globe or something it might hit 2 Avoid any exposure to high heat and any kind of fire The MOVA globe contains asmall amountof fluid something like charcoal fire starting fluid and this fluid can support burning if the outer shell is broken or the fluid leaks out Please avoid igniting this fluid Otherwise the fluid is completely harmless 3 Your MOVA globe should not be stored or used outside the range of 40 F to 100 F 5 Please try to avoid long term months exposure to average humidity outside the range of 30 to 70 RH 6 Donot place anything near the north pole of the MOVA globe suchas a mechanical wristwatch TV screen or an implanted pa2. can form within the fluid near the North Pole When this happens itis usually a considered normal and may come and go with changes in temperature and long term humidity especially after it is shipped to you Excessively hot and humid environments tent to promote a bubble Please examine the globe carefully ifa bubble occurs to determine if some of the oil is leaking out If sucha leak is found the globe should be sealed into aplastic bag and either shipped back to TurtleTech Design for repair or disposed of according to local regulations Turtle Tech Design Inc will provide needed repairs for free if the warranty is stillin force and the globe has not been mishandled or fora fee otherwise Please call our customer care department If no oil is leaking out and the globe must operate ina hotand or excessively humid environment then it can be returned to TurtleTech Design Incand alittle extra fluid can be added for afee Please call customer care How Should the MOVA globe be Cleaned We recommend keeping the MOVA globe free of finger prints and dust to maintain its beauty and mystery 1 Rinse clean water and wipe dry with soft cloth Warm water and alittle mild soap can be used if needed 2 Donot use any coarse kitchen type abrasive cleaner or solvent based cleaner suchas alcohol 3 Small scratches can be buffed out using slightly abrasive toothpaste rubbed onthe scratched area vigorously with a soft cloth 4 Severely scr
3. able and can hold your MOVA globe securely without the risk of dropping out of the stand It is also advisable to use a stand no higher than 9 to ensure that incase an accidental fall occurs the mechanism and the outside shell may not be damaged my MOVA globe accidentally falls and the fluid leaks what do I do This fluid is completely non toxic oil like liquid candle wax and can be cleaned up using paper towels orrags Whatever cannot becleaned up in this way will evaporate within a day or so Take care not to allow the oil or cleanup rags to comein contact with a flame because the fluid can burn as charcoal lighter fluid would 7 The fluid will not affect most plastics and other materials except for rubber and rubber cements Simply wash the fluid from hands with soap and water If the outer shell becomes broken or developsa leak it is possible that the inner globeis stillOK and that anew outer shell canbe addedfora nominal fee Please call our customer care service and discuss this and possibly request a Return Material Authorization RMA If the globe will not be returned to TurtleTech Design Inc then please placein a sealed plastic bag and dispose of the globe according to local regulations If the inner globe is damaged beyond repair then a replacement globe may be provided with payment of areplacement fee What if a bubble appears on the top of my MovaGlobe Under some circumstances abubble
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5. atched globes can be re furbished ata nominal cost by returning to TurtleTech Design Inc Please call first to arrange this 9 MOVA Globe Limited Warranty This warranty is valid only for service inthe country of purchase This productis warranted by TurtleTech Design Inc TTD and its authorized distributors to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for aperiod of ONE year from the date of purchase During the warranty period and upon proof of purchase the productwill be repaired using TTD reconditioned replacement parts or the product will be replaced with the same ora similar reconditioned replacement model at 5 discretion To obtain warranty service please call email or fax TTD customer care to obtain a Return Authorization RA number and take or send the product postage prepaid with acopy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase that shows the date of purchase to TTD or authorized service locations There will be no parts or labor charge to you Due to the possibility of damage orloss during shipping itis recommended when sending the product for service that you package the product securely and send it insured and return receipt requested or witha proper tracking number showing proof of delivery The customer shall NOT have any claim under this warranty if 1 The problem is caused byimproper rough and careless handling or treatment 2 The problem is cau
6. cemaker that can beaffected ordamaged bya magnetic field Any damage caused to the MOVA globe or by mishandling the MOVA globe including but notlimited toexamples outlined above are not covered by the warranty and are not the responsibility of TurtleTech Design Inc or its contract manufacturers or sales partners Please see warranty for more details 2 Finding aplace for your MOVA globe Immediately after removing the MOVA globe from the box inspect the globe to check for any leakage If aleakage is detected immediately put the MOVA globe inside a well sealed plastic bag to contain the fluid Place it back inside the foam of the box it comes in with call TurtleTech Design Inc customer care to arrange for shipping it back for repair Assemble the enclosed stand by inserting each of the three rods into holes in the acrylic base Make sure that each rod is fully inserted into the hole Your Mova Globe is designed for indoor uses only and we also do not recommend placing it atan indoor location that receives direct sunlight over an extended period of time every day Such harsh light will tend to cause the pigments to fade over time The MOVA globe is powered by room light found in most indoor environments If light level becomes low and almost energy is available for moving the globe the globe might start showing a speed variation pattern every revolution or might stop This is not asign ofimpending failu
7. e outer shell magnify the inner globe and cause its surface to appear to be the outside surface of the outer shell The synergistic interaction of all these elements creates this completely new and magical object The MOVA globe is designed and built very carefully to last along time but since these globes are so new itis hard to say how long that will be Right now TurtleTech Design Inc will guarantee them for a year A Few Other Suggestions The outer shell is made by bonding two hemispheres together This is done carefully butis impossible to make the bond line at equator completely invisible We suggest aligning the outer shell so this bond line is parallel to the equator to make it harder to notice The fluid is injected through a fill hole that is later sealed Please orientthe outer shellso this sealed holeis atthe south pole soit isnot visible and distracting Frequently Asked Questions Can luse some different kind of stand Just aboutany stand will work so long as itis not made of so muchiron that the earth s magnetic field is shielded The outer shell of your MOVA globe is made ofa carefully selected high quality plastic resin butit can be scratched by rough handling or improper cleaning Take care not toscratch the outer surface by rotating or moving the shell while itis restingin the stand particularly if anew stand is used made of something hard like metal Please also make sure that the base is st
8. re and is simply fixed by providing more light With sufficientlight level the Mova Globe may occasionally still have trouble turning steadily ina fewlocations suchas high rise buildings where the earth s magnetic field is shielded by iron girders in the walls If the earth magnetic field levelis suspected of being the cause of irregular globe rotation we recommend 1 Trying differentlocations in the room particularly by a window but not in the direct sunlight 2 Avoid placing the MOVA globe near any massive iron object such asa refrigerator 3 Trying a slightly dimmer light location because less earth magnetic field strength is needed ifthe rotation speed is slower as it will be in dim light 4 Sometimes 8 globe in aweak magnetic field environment will have trouble getting started particularly if a bright lightis suddenly turned on ina darkroom Ifthe earth magnetic fieldis suspected of being weak then it is best if the light gets bright slowly as ina sunrise 5 Each MOVA globe contains a strong magnet inside to interact with the earth s magnetic field If two MOVA globe are placed closer than about 12 inches from each other these magnets can interact with each other and interfere with the globe s operation 6 Be patient sometimes it just takes afew minutes to get going steadily 7 Move the MOVA globe to another room office totry If your MOVA globe still fails to turn call customer care for assi
9. sed by fire or other natural calamity 3 The problem is caused by improper repair or adjustment by anyone othe than TTD or an authorized service center 4 The proof of purchase is not presented when requesting service 5 The warranty period has expired 10 NEITHER THIS WARRANTY ORANY OTHERWARRANTY OR GUARANTEE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FORANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRODUCT SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDNETAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION BY A PARTY OF LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY THAT PARTY S NEGLIGENCE SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS SHALL NOT APPLY IN SUCH CASES THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS Att Customer Service TurtleTech Design Inc 2486 Montgomery Ave Cardiff by the Sea CA92007 1 888 552 MOVA or support movalife com Ot ing Pateni MOVA is a tr
10. stance How your MOVA globe works The inner globe floats in an almost friction free environment much like the earth itself This globe has the same average density as the fluid it floats in so thereis no force or contact between the inner globe atthe north and south poles and the inside surface of the outer shell The rotation of the globe creates forces inthe fluid that center the inner ball and prevent contact at the equator so the inner globe is not actually touching the outer shell Atthese low speeds the fluid friction is very low The energy to overcome the fluid friction is provided by room light that passes through the graphic design and is incident on very specialized solar cells within the globe An electric current provided by the cells powers a drive mechanism designed to move at very low speed and low power Think of a compass The earth s magnetic field is able to reachinside a compass and rotate the compass needle to align it with the earth s magnetic field Since the inner MOVA globe is floating and not touching the outer shell something is needed to reach into the globe and give the drive mechanism something solid to push against to create and maintain motion The earth s magnetic field pushes against the drive mechanism much asit pushes against acompass to move it toward alignment The graphic on theinner globeis about 1 4 inch below the outer surface of the outer shell but the optical qualities of the fluid and th
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