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4.6. Charging the accumulator
Use the supplied DC adapter or any other 9…14V DC source as an external charger for
the built-in Ni-MH accumulator. A car lighter cable may be used for this purpose.
You may have the charger connected while operating the analyzer. However, this will
take almost no effect if the LCD backlit is turned on and/or one of the continuous
measurement modes is active.
If the analyzer is being used for the first time, perform a full 10…12-hour charging
cycle.
When the accumulator is full, it starts heating (instead of absorbing electric energy). It
is a good idea to stop charging if the accumulator becomes warm. While it is safe to
leave the charging mode for a long period of time, it is recommended to do this no
more than 10…12 hours.
