Setting up the F100
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ASL 2005
The batteries are located in a removable pack located on the base of the instrument. The batteries
may be charged in-situ or the battery pack may be r emoved and recharged separately (spare battery
packs are available). R efer to page 1.8 for additional safety information.
Note
Batteries are shipped fully dischar ged. The battery pack
should be fully charged before f irst-use. It is shipped fully
discharged.
The battery pack contains two NiMHi cells in series and a charger control circuit. The battery pack
must only
be charged using the unit supplied.
Warning
Only use the battery charger supplied. Use of any other
charger will invalidate the warranty and may lead to the
danger of overheating and to permanent instrument
damage.
The battery pack has a socket on its side that accepts the chargers’ connector. The F100 may be
used when the battery pack is being charged, but its performance may be degraded.
Note
It is recommended that the battery pack is removed from
the F100 for charging.
Check that the small LED visible through the bottom of the
battery pack flashes during charging. Flashing ceases when
the battery is fully charged.
Warning
Take care not to short the battery packs’ contacts with any
metal object when the pack is not connected to the
instrument.
Warning
Take care not trap any part of your hand when closing the
battery compartment.
The AC battery charger provides various interchangeable mains connectors; select the one that you
require - see the charger pack for details.
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