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NiMH Battery Pack #1400.8
Caution:
The battery pack is factory sealed.
Do not
disassemble. Disassembly will void your Ikelite
product’s limited warranty.
The rechargeable battery pack consists of nickel metal hydride batteries (4.5 Ah rating). Per charge,
the pack can power a PRO-2800 Lite for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes at full power.
Two lite heads can be connected to the battery pack for greater intensity,
however burn time will be reduced.
To increase burn time, two battery packs can be stacked in a
#1401.2 double battery pack pouch (sold separately) and
connected to two lite heads. Or, you could attach two packs to
one lite head and double its burn time. Optional Battery
Jumper Cable #1405.06 is needed when using only one
PRO-2800 Lite with two packs (See “Optional Accessories &
Spare Parts” on
Page 16
).
Caution:
The battery pack’s female connectors are not
waterproof and must be capped when not connected to an
Ikelite cord. Using a battery pack underwater with one or both
of the female connectors uncapped or unconnected to a cord will cause the pack to flood.
Do not
reuse a battery pack that has flooded (See “Flooding” on
Page 17
).
Caution: Do not
block or tamper with the
vent
on the battery pack. Normal evolution of all batteries
includes the emission of hydrogen gas. This gas must be absorbed or allowed to escape to prevent
ignition of the entrapped hydrogen/air mixture. A hydrogen absorber has been installed inside the
battery pack for this reason. The vent port on the battery pack allows hydrogen/air mixtures to
escape. The Ikelite battery pack pouch safely covers this vent.
Single Battery Pack Pouch
Waterproof
Cap
Female
Connector
(Cap Removed)
Double Battery Pack Pouch
Vent on Back of Pack
“”Do Not Block”
Using the Charger
Note:
The Ikelite 10 Cell/12 Volt Pro/SpD Smart Charger is not
compatible with the NiMH Battery Pack #1400.8
PRO/SpD Charger #1403.4
The Ikelite Pro/SpD Charger #1403.4 is compatible with the NiMH
Battery Pack #1400.8 featured on the Ikelite SpD and Pro Video-Lite
systems (it is also compatible with the older NiCad Battery Pack #1400).
- This charger is not compatible with Ikelite substrobes.
- Charger cords (#0171.61, #0171.62, #0171.63) for the original smart
chargers (#1403.1, #1403.2, #1403.3) are not compatible with the
Pro/SpD Charger #1403.4.
#1403.4 PRO/Spd
Smart Charger
Charging the Battery Pack
Warning: Do not
attempt to charge the battery pack when it is still wet. Electrical shock, injury, or
fire could occur. Make sure all components are completely dry.
- Charge the battery pack after purchase and recharge after each use. To charge the pack, please
read the following instructions:
1. Make sure all components are dry. If attached, rotate the PRO-2800 Lite head switch to the OFF
position.
2. Unscrew and remove the waterproof cap or lite head cable.
3. Align and insert the Smart Charger Cord End into either female connector on the battery pack
-
Diagram D
.
4. Screw the knurled ring of the Cord End onto the female connector. Make sure the connection
is good and secure.
5. Plug the charger into the wall and charge the pack. See the charger instructions for details on
charging times.
6. After charging, replace the waterproof cap.
Store the battery pack fully charged. Remove it from storage every few months and fully recharge it.
Diagram D
Battery Pack
Female Connector
with Waterproof Cap
Smart Charger
Cord End
Always store your packs in a dry location at a temperature of less than 30°C (86°F). You will not
damage your pack by storing it for long periods of time without charging it. Approximately 20-40% of
the packs capacity will drain when left idle for a month. This is normal and unavoidable. The lost
capacity will be recovered after two or three charger/discharge cycles.
You may wish to charge your battery pack every couple of months to maintain its capacity for peak
performance on the first few uses your next dive trip.
Female Connector with
Waterproof Cap removed
