Battery Charging (NiMH Battery Pack Only)
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Charge the Orion Multigas Detector NiMH battery packs by
using the Orion Fast Charger supplied with the instrument.
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CAUTION
Use of any charger, other than the Orion Fast Charger
supplied with the instrument, may damage or improperly
charge the batteries.
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The Orion Multigas Detector must be turned OFF, or the battery
pack must be removed from the instrument, prior to charging.
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The charger is capable of charging a completely depleted pack
in two hours in normal, room-temperature environments.
NOTE:
Allow very cold battery packs to stabilize for 1/2-hour at
room temperature before attempting to charge.
To Charge the Battery Pack (A.C. Charger 10020551)
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Align and connect charger cable plug and battery pack charging
jack using white alignment markers located on the charger plug
and the back of the battery pack.
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Charger status is indicated by the LED color:
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Amber
The charge is pending; LED remains amber until the pack
is ready to be charged.
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Red
Charging is in process.
Figure 4-1. Removing the Battery
Chapter 4, Setting up the Multigas Detector Operating Manual
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