HACH LANGE H-Series, Basic User Manual

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W A R N I N G
Fire hazard. Use only the power supply that is specified for this instrument.
The benchtop meters use AC power with an AC power adapter kit. Refer to Product components
on page 8. The kit includes an AC-DC power supply, USB/DC adapter and AC power cord. Refer to
Figure 4 for AC power connections.
Note: Always set power to off before any power connections are made.
Figure 4 AC power connection
Install the batteries
W A R N I N G
Explosion hazard. Incorrect battery installation can cause the release of explosive gases. Be sure that
the batteries are of the same approved chemical type and are inserted in the correct orientation. Do not
mix new and used batteries.
N O T I C E
Do not tighten the screws too much or instrument damage can occur.
N O T I C E
Only do this procedure if the power to the meter is set to off or disconnected. Do not complete this operation with
probes attached to the meter. Remove all probes from the meter or instrument damage can occur.
The meter uses AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries. To conserve the battery life, refer to
Configure the meter on page 13 to configure automatic shutdown of the meter.
Refer to Figure 5 to install the batteries.
Items to collect:
• Phillips screwdriver (for handheld meters)
• Flathead screwdriver (for benchtop meters)
• AA Alkaline batteries (4x)
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