PhoCheck TIGER
Ion Science Ltd
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Batteries
Note:
Ion Science recommends keeping your PhoCheck TIGER on charge at all times
when not in use, as batteries can loose power over time.
WARNINGS
Recharging batteries
Ensure the PhoCheck Tiger is charged for at least 7 hours before using it for the first time.
To ensure optimum charging the TIGER should be switched off during charging. If left on,
the TIGER will take longer to charge, but should not suffer any damage. The TIGER
should be charged in a non hazardous environment only.
To charge your TIGER, first connect the charging cradle to the mains, and switch on. A
red light will indicate that the charger is ready. Place the TIGER in the charging cradle
such that the contacts on the TIGER are aligned with those in the cradle. (There is no
need to remove the black rubber Boot from the TIGER during charging.) During charging,
the charger will display an orange light. A green light indicates that charging is complete.
Discharged
The battery icon on the TIGER will
display
the level of charge.
Fully Charged
NOTE: Only use the charger supplied with your TIGER to charge your instrument.
BATTERY CHARGING:
Charge PhoCheck Tiger and its Lithium ion battery packs in a Non Hazardous
environment only.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially explosive or
hazardous location. Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline batteries MN1500.
BATTERY CONNECTION:
The PhoCheck Tigers Lithium ion and Alkaline battery packs have been
specially designed to allow connection to the PhoCheck Tiger Instrument
while in potentially hazardous atmospheres.
The PhoCheck Tiger instruments ingress protection rating is reduced to IP
20 when its battery pack is removed so avoid changing batteries in dusty or
wet environments.
