my unit arrived today and it really is quite pretty. also pleased with how small it is, and the one button configuration is nifty.
but i am rather confused... i feel like i'm missing something, namely a screen. i see what appears to be a groove in the ceramic bowl area where a screen would sit, and the product page on the website mentions a screen. but as i'm looking at the unit in its current state, if you draw, there is nothing from stopping the material from being sucked straight into the stem and then into your mouth... i'm either overlooking something incredibly simple and not understanding how the unit works, or i'm missing a screen (i have triple checked the packaging). i tried to look up info in forums and see how people use it on youtube before posting a silly question here, but i haven't actually seen a detailed view of people packing the unit, or any screens... i have plenty of screens at my disposal, but i mainly just want to understand how this thing is supposed to assemble before i "modify" it.
the other thing... i've been using the same four batteries with my tp80 for the last ten months, and they still look as new as the day i bought them. trying to get a feel for the fw7 tonight, it seemed like i had to use more force to insert the battery into the unit than i honestly feel comfortable with (compressing the spring in the - terminal to help the + side slide in as i imagine you're expected to do). same with removing battery - more force/effort than comfortable. worse yet, after removing the battery the plastic wrap on the + terminal was cut. i gave the fw7 the benefit of the doubt that perhaps that cut was already there and i somehow didn't notice, and inserted/removed the battery again. sure enough there is another tear in the plastic cover. what gives? i'm nervous to use batteries that aren't in good condition as i've read they can be dangerous.
i should also note i am that annoying guy who is overly cautious and protective of their gear, and i do really take care and time to preserve things, so i'm not just forcing things into the place willy nilly. any help/insight would be greatly appreciated!