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Battery and Fuse replacement (PAT120, 150)
Battery type: 8 x 1.5 V Alkaline LR6 (AA) or NiMH HR6 rechargeable
Battery condition is shown by the following display symbols:
100%
Full
75%
50%
25%
<25%
Exhausted (Flashing)
To replace batteries or fuse:
Switch off the instrument.
Disconnect the instrument from all electrical circuits.
Battery replacement
Remove the battery cover from the base by using a cross head screwdriver to un
screw the battery cover fixing screw.
Spent Alkaline and NiMH batteries are
classified as portable batteries and should
be disposed of in the UK in accordance with
Local Authority requirements. For disposal of
batteries in other parts of the EU contact your
local distributor.
Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of
batteries.
The Registration number is BPRN 00142
For battery replacement:
a) Remove old cells and refit new batteries following correct polarity as marked on
the battery holder.
Either: 8 x 1.5 V AA / LR6 Alkaline
8 x 1.2 V AA / LR6 NiMH
c) Replace the battery cover.
Warning:
Incorrect battery cell polarity can cause electrolyte leakage, resulting in damage to
the instrument.
Warning:
Do not mix battery technologies
Warning:
Do not use batteries with different charge state.
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Rechargeable batteries and battery charging
All PAT100 series accept alkaline or rechargeable NiMH cells. Only the PAT150R can be
recharged as below:
PAT150R – Use supplied battery charger
To charge the batteries:
Ensure fitted batteries are of the rechargeable NiMH type.
Connect the 15 V DC plug of the charger to the socket on the connection panel of the PAT
marked
Warning
: The instrument should be fully disconnected and not used during the charging
process.
Warning
: Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable (Primary) cells. Doing so may result
in instrument damage and may cause personal injury.
Warning:
Only use a Megger approved PAT100 charger. Other chargers may present a fire
risk.
Ensure ambient temperatures are between 4 ºC and 40 ºC while charging the PAT.
