Fluke 1672 - Li-Ion Battery Pack

1672/1673 FC/1674 FC
Users Manual
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Li-ion Battery Pack
Recommendations for safe storage of battery pack:
 Do not remove a battery pack from its original packaging until required for use.
 When possible, remove the battery pack from the equipment when not in use.
 Fully charge the battery pack before storing it for an extended period to avoid a defect.
 After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the
battery pack several times to obtain maximum performance.
 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children and animals.
Recommendations for safe use of the battery pack:
 The battery pack must be charged before use. Use only Fluke approved power adapters to
charge the battery pack. Refer to Users Manual for proper charging instructions.
 Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
 Do not subject battery packs to severe impacts such as mechanical shock.
 Keep the battery pack clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with a dry, clean cloth. Take
careful notice of correct placement of the battery in the product or the External Battery
Charger.
 Never use a battery pack or charger showing visible damage.
 Alteration of battery pack: there shall be no attempt to open, modify, reform or repair a
battery pack, which appears to be malfunctioning, or which has been physically damaged.
 Retain the original product information for future reference.
Recommendations to safe transport of battery packs:
 The battery pack must adequately be protected against short-circuit or damage during
transport.
 Always consult the IATA guidelines describing safe air transport of Li-ion batteries.
To best maintain the battery:
 Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of heavy use.
 Moderate use is defined as recharged twice a week.
 Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily.
At delivery, install the battery in the Tester before use. The battery may be empty and must be
charged for at least 5 hours (with the Tester turned off) to reach full charge. To charge the
battery, install the battery and connect the power adapter. See Figure 1. Turn off the Tester for
a faster charge.
Before first use, set the date and time on the Tester. See Date/Time Format. The date and time
remains set when power is turned off or battery is replaced. You may need to reset the date
and time If the battery is removed.