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The battery icon will show no bars and continuously flash if the battery is
getting low but the unit will still operate normally. A “Low Battery” message
on the status bar of the display will replace the time when the battery voltage
is too low for proper operation and accuracy may be degraded. A “Shutdown
Low Batt” message on the display will appear for a few seconds before the
power is switched off when the battery is too low to operate the unit. When the
battery icon simultaneously flashes bars 1 and 2 followed by bars 3 and 4, it
is an indication that the battery is damaged and technical support should be
contacted.
To extend the life of the battery:
• Shut down the unit with the power switch when not taking
measurements or use the power save option to have the unit
automatically turn off after 5 minutes.
• Store the unit at a moderate temperature.
• Fully charge the battery before storing the unit for extended periods of
time.
• Fully charge the battery at least once per year. Failure to do so may
result in a permanently drained battery.
• Limit backlight use. The unit consumes three times the normal power
when the backlight is on. Set the backlight time option to 10 seconds
or select “Button Control” and keep the backlight off.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The lithium ion battery used in this unit should last for many years with
normal use. When it no longer powers the unit long enough to meet testing
requirements it will need to be replaced. Lithium ion batteries that are properly
charged and stored do not usually lose all capacity; they just have less capacity
after hundreds of charge cycles. This unit uses a custom battery assembly
that is only available from LaMotte Company. Battery replacement must be
performed at a LaMotte authorized repair facility. The water resistant housing
of this meter should not be opened by the user. Contact LaMotte Company
by phone (1-800-344-3100) or email ([email protected]) for a return
authorization number.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Clean the exterior housing with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not allow water
to enter the light chamber or any other parts of the meter. To clean the light
chamber and optics area, point a can of compressed air into the light chamber
and blow the pressurized air into the light chamber. Use a cotton swab
dampened with Windex® window cleaner to gently swab the interior of the
chamber. Do not use alcohol; it will leave a thin residue over the optics when dry.
RETURNS
Should it be necessary to return the meter, pack the meter carefully in a suitable
container with adequate packing material. A return authorization number must
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