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Chapter 11 Maintenance and Service
Replaceable Parts and Operating Lifetimes
Useful life depends on the operating environment and frequency of use. Operation
cannot be guaranteed beyond the following periods
For replacement parts, contact your de
ale
r or Hioki representative.
The fuse is housed in the power unit of the instrument. If the power does not turn on, the
fuse may be blown. If this occurs, a replacement or repair cannot be performed by custom-
ers. Please contact your dealer or Hioki representative.
Maintenance and
Service
Chapter 11
11.1 Troubleshooting
Inspection and Repair
Do not attempt to modify, disassemble or repair the instrument; as
fire, electric shock and injury could result.
If damage is suspected, check the "Before Returning for Repair"
(p.148) section before contacting your dealer or Hioki representative.
Transporting
• Use the original packing materials when transporting the instru-
ment, if possible.
• Pack the instrument so that it will not sustain damage during
sh
ip
ping, and include a description of existing damage. We can-
not accept responsibility for damage incurred during shipping.
Part Life
LCD (to half
bri
ghtness)
Approx. 10,000 hours
Model 9780
Battery pack
60% of initial battery capacity can be expected to remain after 500 com-
plete charge/discharge cycles.
Battery pack
connectors
Disconnection/connection times: 30 (the number of times that provides
stable connect
ion)
Electrolytic
Capacitors
Approx. 10 years
Lithium Battery
Approx. 5 years
The instrument contains a built-in backup lithium battery. If the date and
time
deviate
substantially when the instrument is switched on, it is the
time to replace that battery. Contact your dealer or Hioki representative.