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BATTERIES
The CS8SST is powered by eight AA batteries (not supplied) available from garages,
department stores, etc. or a single 12v rechargeable pack from C-Scope. It is advisable to use
standard alkaline batteries to start with. You can then evaluate the sort of use you give the
detector and decide whether the investment in rechargeables is justified.
Battery
Compartment
The batteries should be fitted in the
holder which is located in the battery
compartment. To fit new batteries
first check the power switch on the
unit is switched to OFF. Then loosen
the two captive screws located in the
battery cover (do not fully remove
these from the cover) and remove the
cover. Inside is the battery holder.
Lift out the holder and detach the
connector if it is already fitted. Load
it with the eight batteries ensuring
that each battery is inserted the correct way round, (direction of batteries alternating). Roll
each individual battery to ensure it is located correctly and making proper contact. Replace
the connector making sure that it is firm and well seated, and put the loaded holder into the
housing. Fit the cover and tighten the two captive screws finger tight.
Note: Zinc Carbon batteries should not be left in the detector for long periods where they
could leak, so remember to remove them at the end of a day's searching.
BATTERY CHECK
Battery check always occurs at instrument turn on. The Battery Check routine lasts 3 or 4
seconds then the instrument resumes normal operation. New or fully charged batteries should
cause the far right LED to illuminate. If no LEDs are lit the batteries should be recharged or
replaced. Only one LED will be lit at one time.
The LED bar graph is a good representation of battery condition. This means that as the
batteries drain, the LEDs will light from one to the next, right to left. A Ni-Cd pack will
progress down at a rate of 30 - 60 minutes for each LED. Generally when the battery check
reads 5 or 6 you are about halfway through the charge, or life, of that battery pack. The
amount of time varies depending on a number of factors.
For example, to maximise battery life:
HEADPHONE
SOCKET
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
CHARGER
SOCKET
