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Battery Information
Battery Lifespan—TX104 has very low current consumption. It is recommended that the battery
should be replaced once a year and sooner if the TX104 has been activated for more than
occasional testing. When the TX104 is in TRANSMIT mode, a new battery will last
approximately 24 hours.
Use the following steps to test the battery strength:
1.
Activate the unit using option 1 or 2 in Operating Instructions.
2.
As soon as the distress marker light begins to flash rapidly, remove antenna tip / embedded
magnet.
3.
Once more, align antenna tip / embedded magnet with the manual activation/deactivation
recess.
4.
If the light turns on and remains on solid for approximately 5 seconds, the battery is
useable. If the light flashes on and off for 5 seconds, the battery is not useable and must be
replaced.
Use the following steps to replace battery:
1.
Using a #1 size Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the crosshead screw on the battery
door. See figure 6 on following page.
2.
Remove battery door.
3.
Remove used battery.
4.
Insert new 3 volt CR123 lithium battery according to polarity diagram on the inside of the
battery door. See figure 7 on following page.
5.
Replace battery door. Grasping screwdriver with thumb and forefinger, screw down the
battery door to 45 in/oz.
Caution: Do not over tighten!
Figure 5: TX104 worn around neck
Figure 4: Nylon pouch (back)
Secure to
body by
feeding belt
or strap
through loop
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