DelAgua OXFAM-DELAGUA, User Manual

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OXFAM-DELAGUA Water Testing Kit — Users Manual
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the internal battery continues the incubation
cycle. When operating from mains
electricity, connect the 3-pin plug to the
socket in the left hand side of the incubator
console.
Plug the battery charger into the mains
electricity socket using an appropriate plug
and switch on the mains. Switch on the
incubator and leave until the incubation
cycle is complete.
Internal Battery
It is possible to obtain up to 5 incubation cycles from the internal battery when it is
new. The number of cycles will reduce as the battery ages. When using the internal
battery in this way, do not use the incubator for more than 5 cycles without
recharging the battery or run the incubator for more than 18 hours during any
cycle. Always recharge the battery fully at every opportunity using mains
electricity.
External 12v Battery
If you are planning to work in the field for
more than 5 days, or to work in remote
areas, it is possible to operate the incubator
using an external 12v battery, eg. vehicle
battery, using the connection lead provided
in the spares case.
To operate the incubator from an external
battery, connect the crocodile clips on the
external battery lead to the correct
terminals on the external battery (Red to
Positive or ‘+’, and Black to Negative
or ‘-’). Connect the
Connect the kit to the mains power
supply via the battery charger
Connecting the kit to an external battery
using the crocodile clips connection