Safety Instructions
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Important Information on the
Rechargeable Batteries
6.1
General information
The supplied rechargeable battery is a lithium polymer battery of the highest quality. The
battery life is 3 hours and depends on the following conditions:
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LNB power consumption: Single, dual or quad LNB.
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Outside temperature: At temperatures below 10 °C, the battery power is reduced by
20%.
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Age of the battery: The battery capacity is reduced by 10% per year.
Tip
If the signal meter has been exposed to particularly low or high temperatures,
allow it to rest at room temperature before use.
6.2
Charging the Battery
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Always turn off the MSK 140 before connecting the battery charger.
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Do not leave the batteries uncharged for a long period of time.
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Always charge the batteries for at least seven hours, even if they are not fully
discharged.
The battery indicator has a tolerance of ±20% and depends on the battery charge status
and ageing process as well as the outside temperature. The following icons at the bottom
left of the touch-screen provide information about the battery level:
6.3
Replacing the Battery
NOTICE
Risk of material damage due to overheating!
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Do not damage or open the battery or subject it to any improper use.
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Use only rechargeable batteries which have been tested and approved
for the unit.
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Make sure that the rechargeable batteries are replaced only by the Kath-
rein staff.