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18 ALTAIR 5 - Operating Manual
Battery Shut Down
Warning!
If battery shutdown alarm activates, stop using the instrument as it no
longer has enough power to indicate potential hazards, and persons
relying on this product for their safety could sustain serious personal
injury or death.
The instrument goes into battery shutdown mode 60 seconds before final
shutdown (when the batteries can no longer operate the instrument):
• "BATTERY
ALARM” and battery life indicator flash on the display
• Alarm sounds and lights flash
• No other pages can be viewed; after approximately one minute, the
instrument automatically turns OFF.
BATTERY ALARM
Figure 2-5 Battery Shut Down
When battery shutdown condition occurs:
(1) Leave the area immediately.
(2) Recharge or replace the battery pack.
Battery Charging
Warning!
Risk of explosion: Do not recharge instrument in hazardous area.
Attention!
Use of any charger, other than the charger supplied with the
instrument, may damage or improperly charge the batteries.
• The charger is capable of charging a completely depleted pack in less than
six hours in normal, room-temperature environments.
Allow very hot or cold instruments to stabilise for one hour at room
temperature before attempting to charge.
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