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Lithium Ion Battery
4.3.2 Onboard Charging
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Charging the Battery in the Unit
Charging the Battery in the Unit
Charging
plug
Power cord
Connector cover
Step
1
Turn OFF the power switch at the unit.
Step
2
Connect the power cord to a power source.
Holding the power cord by its plug and connect it to a power source.
Step
3
Insert the charging plug into the charging connector of the battery.
Open the charging connector cover of the battery, and insert the charging plug until it is fully
seated. If the battery is at an appropriate temperature, the charge lamp (green) will light and
charging will start.
Step
4
Check the capacity indicator lamps.
During charging, the capacity indicator lamps on the battery light successively to indicate the
progress of charging. The charging of a discharged battery is completed in 2.5 to 3 hours. Then,
the charge lamp on the charger and the capacity indicator lamps on the battery will go out
automatically.
Step
5
Disconnect the charging plug.
Disconnect the charging plug and close the charging connector cover.
Step
6
Check the charging condition.
After charging is completed, press the indicator switch on the battery to check the lighting
condition of the lamps.
NOTE
About once or twice each month, leave the battery connected to the charger for 8 to 12 hours after it is charged. The charger will replenish the
charge automatically. (The charger will automatically turn off its internal power approximately 12 hours after the charge lamp goes out.)
