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2.3 Battery data
Number of batteries required
4
Battery type
Alkaline, size AA
Recommended batteries
LR6 (R6) or MN1500
Average operating life
see Table 2
Note1: the energy storage capacity of batteries and even their T4 intrinsic safety rating is affected by
ambient temperature. The data in Table 2 is for an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).
Note2: the use of the back light and the IR Data Port will dramatically shorten the battery life.
Battery life (hours)
Battery type
Gas Check 5000is
LR6 (R6) *
20
MN1500 *
20
R6S
10
R6PP
10
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Recommended battery types
Table 2 – Average battery life
WARNING
For Gas Check 5000is
Do not modify the Gas Check 5000is equipment to allow any recharging.
For intrinsic safety T4 rating in the Gas Check 5000is
Rechargeable batteries (e.g. Ni-Cad) must not be used.
There is no provision for the recharging of batteries within the Gas Check 5000is.
For alkaline types (MN1500 or LR6) type use only Duracell (Standard, Procell or Ultra)
or Ever Ready (Energiser) batteries. Alternatively use any zinc carbon types R6PP or R6S
