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Maintenance and Care of the SCBA
GB
G1 Integrated SCBA System
(2) Plug the charger into a 230 V, 50 Hz standard outlet. The
charger can be used internationally with the appropriate
adapter up to 240 VAC.
NOTE
: The rechargeable battery module is installed on the user
side of the SCBA in the middle of the backplate.
(3) Unlock the rechargeable battery module with the battery
removal tool.
a) Push the removal tool into the slot in the rechargeable
battery module and click into place.
Pull the removal tool and the rechargeable battery module
out of the power module.
(4) Ensure that the rechargeable battery module and charger
connectors are free of water or debris.
(5) Insert the rechargeable
battery module into the
charger, and note the
charging indicator:
Charger LED Indications
Condition
Indication
No Battery or Charging Error
Off
Charging
Red
Charge Complete
Green
When the rechargeable battery module is charging, the LED will be
red. When the rechargeable battery module is fully charged, the
LED will be green. The rechargeable battery module can stay
connected to the charger until the battery is needed.
NOTE
: In a discharged condition, the rechargeable battery module
may charge for up to 8 hrs. Charging times will vary for recharge-
able battery modules in partial charge states. If the charging LED
turns off while the rechargeable battery module is installed,
remove the rechargeable battery module from the charger, and
then insert the rechargeable battery module back into the charger.
If charging does not resume, the rechargeable battery module may
be exhausted or defective.
Install the rechargeable battery module in the power module:
(6) Make sure before inserting the rechargeable battery pack
that the power module is clean and that no pins or grooves
are damaged.
