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2.2 Waste electrical and electronic equipment
WEEE
The crossed out wheeled bin placed on Megger products is a reminder not to dispose of the product at the end of its life with general
waste.
Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of electrical and electronic equipment. The Registration No is WEE/HE0146QT
2.3 Battery and Fuse Location, fitting and replacement
Battery type: 6 x 1.5 V Alkaline LR6 (AA) or NiMH HR6 rechargeable
Fuse type: 2 x 2 A (F) HBC 50 kA 600 V
Battery condition is shown by the following display symbols:
Where NiMH rechargeable batteries are fitted, the battery condition display can be adjusted accordingly. Refer to section 10 SETUP OP-
TIONS to change between alkaline and rechargeable batteries.
When set to NiMH batteries, the battery indicator in the display wil show NiMH under the battery status symbol as below: (Feature avail-
able on all models).
To replace batteries or fuse:
Switch off the instrument.
Disconnect the instrument from any electrical circuits.
Remove the battery cover from the base.
For battery replacement:
a) Remove old cells and refit new batteries following correct polarity as marked on the battery holder.
c) Replace the battery cover.
Incorrect battery cell polarity can cause electrolyte leakage, resulting in damage to the instrument.
For fuse replacement
a) Withdraw each fuse in turn and check for failure. The blown fuse must be replaced with a 2 A (F) HBC 50 kA 600 V fuse.
Rechargeable batteries and battery charging
The MFT1730 is supplied with rechargeable NiMH cells. These batteries can be charged in the instrument, using the supplied Megger
Charger.
To charge the batteries:
Ensure fitted batteries are of the rechargeable NiMH type.
Connect the 12 V DC plug of the charger to the socket on the front of the MFT marked
Warning: Whenever battery cells are being recharged, there should be no connections to the instrument terminals and the instrument
should be switched off.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable (Primary) cells in the MFT1730. Doing so may result in instrument damage and
may cause personal injury.
Ensure ambient temperatures are between 4 ºC and 40 ºC while charging the MFT.
Note: The crossed out wheeled bin placed on the batteries is a reminder not to dispose of them with general waste at the end of their
life.
Spent Alkaline and NiMH batteries are classified as portable batteries and should be disposed of in the UK in accordance with Local
Authority requirements. For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local distributor.
Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of batteries.
The Registration number is BPRN00142
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