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Batteries
G1 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
US
11.3 Discarding Rechargeable (NiMH) Batteries
The NiMH cells in the MSA rechargeable battery are classified by the federal government as nonhaz-
ardous waste and are safe for disposal as municipal waste.
The NiMH cells in the MSA rechargeable battery contain recyclable materials.
(6) A false indication of a full charge (green LED) can sometimes occur a few minutes into the
charging cycle for new batteries and batteries that have been in storage for months. If this
occurs, do the following:
a) Disconnect the power cord for the charger from the power source.
b) Connect the power cord for the charger to the power source.
c) Continue the charging cycle.
(7) When the green LED comes on, the battery is fully charged and ready to use. If the battery
is not removed from the charger for use, Trickle Charge mode goes into operation. Batteries
can stay on the charger in Trickle Charge mode indefinitely.
(8) To remove the charger plug from the battery, firmly
hold the charger plug housing with your fingers and
pull it from the battery. Do NOT pull on the cord for the
charger plug to remove it from the battery.
Rapid Charger LED Illumination Sequence
LED Color
Charging Status with ac Power Cord Attached
Orange
There is no battery attached, or the charging cycle is initializing.
Red
Fast Charge mode is in operation.
Green/Orange
Top-off Charge mode is in operation. The battery is almost fully charged.
Green
The battery is fully charged and ready to use. Trickle Charge mode is in
operation.
Red/Green
There is a fault condition. Remove the battery from the charger immedi-
ately.
(1) Attach a piece of nonconductive insulating tape
across the battery contacts and ends of the charging
pins.
(2) Discard or recycle the battery in accordance with all
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.