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SHANNON & PAF III OPERATORS MANUAL - REV 3
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Battery Care & Maintenance
Battery Pack
The battery pack used in the
Portafuse III Electrofusion Processor
is a 48 volt 9 ah sealed lead acid design
which contains internal short circuit protection.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE BATTERY PACK ENCLOSURE BE OPENED OR TAMPERED WITH.
THERE ARE NO FIELD SERVICABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE THE PACK AND THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID IF
THE FACTORY SEAL HAS BEEN BROKEN.
Charger/Charging
Proper charging and maintenance of the batteries can extend their life considerably and are required to
maintain the warranty. Proper charging can only be assured if you charge the battery pack with the charger
supplied with the unit when it was new.
The charger supplied with the unit is not designed for outdoor or field use. It is designed to be used in an
office, lab or warehouse environment.
As a general rule, it is recommended that you completely charge the batteries after each day that the unit is
used. If the batteries are not used, make sure that they are charged at least once per month. It is
recommended that the batteries are left on charge until they are needed.
Battery Storage
The battery pack should always be stored fully charged in a cool dry place to maintain maximum service life. If
the battery pack is stored for longer than three (3) months without being charged, its service life may be
shortened. Do not store the battery pack at temperatures below 41° F or in excess of 104° F.
Battery Installation and Removal
The battery pack used in the
Portafuse III Electrofusion Processor
is held in place by a steel bracket and a
strap which are attached to the back of the processor
’
s carrying case.
Removing the battery pack from its mounting bracket is a simple 3-step process:
1.
Disconnect the battery pigtail connecting the battery pack to the processor.
2.
Loosen the strap.
3.
Grasp the pack with two hands and lift it vertically out of the mounting bracket.
