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battery charge more quickly than storage at room temperature. If the meter does not
turn on, it means that the battery is at a very low charge. Charging the battery with the
wall adapter in this state may take up to 10 hours. At low temperatures, approaching 0
°C, the battery will charge more slowly. It will not charge at all below 0 °C.
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 should
be replaced. Contact LaMotte Company by phone (1-800-344-3100) or email (tech@
lamotte.com) for more information.
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 be
obtained from LaMotte Company by calling 800-344-3100 (US only) or 410-778-3100,
faxing 410-778-6394, or emailing [email protected]. Often a problem can be resolved
over the phone or by email. If a return of the meter is necessary, attach a letter with the
return authorization number, meter serial number, a brief description of problem and
contact information including phone and FAX numbers to the shipping carton.
METER DISPOSAL
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This equipment may
contain materials that are hazardous to health and the environment. To avoid harm to
