EFA-200/-300 3 Preparation for use
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3.2.2 Charging the rechargeable batteries
A complete recharge takes about 3 hours.
Starting the charging cycle
✓ The local AC line voltage matches the operating voltage of the Power
Supply Unit.
✓ The correct AC line adapter has been selected.
1. Connect the Power Supply Unit to the EFA charger socket.
2. Connect the Power Supply Unit to the AC line power supply.
• The charge cycle starts.
The yellow CHARGE indicator LED lights up.
• When the batteries are fully charged, the Power Supply Unit switches
to trickle charge mode automatically. The yellow CHARGE indicator
LED flashes rapidly.
Possible malfunctions
The yellow CHARGE indicator LED flashes slowly.
Batteries are not ready to be charged, e.g. because they have not yet
reached the charging temperature range (+10 °C to +40 °C).
⇒ Stop the charging cycle and start again later.
– or –
⇒ Place the Power Supply Unit and the EFA in a warmer room.
Danger
Danger of explosion
Alkaline batteries can explode if you attempt to recharge them.
⇒ Before starting to recharge the batteries, make sure that rechargeable
cells and not alkaline batteries are fitted in the battery compartment.
⇒ Check that the switch inside the battery compartment is set correctly.