Series VC-50 / SVC-50 / MVC-50 / LVC-50
49-MCVC50EN03
USER´S MANUAL
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8. BATTERY OPERATION
The weight indicator can operate with batteries if required. The battery will last approximately 100 hours.
When the battery needs recharging, a symbol will appear on the weight display. The battery must be
recharged when this symbol appears. The scales will continue to work for about 10 hours and then they will
shut down automatically to protect the battery.
To charge the battery, simply plug it into an electricity socket. It is not necessary to switch on the scales.
Recharge the battery for 12 hours in order to completely recharge it.
Immediately below the count display there is a LED to indicate the battery charge status. When the scales
are plugged into the mains, the internal battery will be charged. A green LED indicates that the battery is fully
charged. A red LED indicates that the battery is almost totally discharged and yellow means that the battery
is being recharged.
In the course of use, the battery may lose its capacity to be fully charged. If the battery does not last long
enough, please contact your distributor.
Note: new batteries are only partly charged. Before using the scales, insert and charge the battery following
the instructions provided below.
Some batteries will perform better after several full cycles of being charged/discharged.
Battery performance depends on many different factors, including the configuration of the backlight and
operation.
Never use a damaged battery charger or battery.
Never short-circuit the battery. An accidental short-circuit may occur if a
metallic object (coin, paper clip, ballpoint pen) makes a direct connection
between the battery’s + and – poles (the battery’s metal connectors), and
this may occur, for example, if the battery is carried in your pocket. Short-
circuiting the poles may damage the battery or the object that causes the
connection.
Do not throw batteries into fire.
Discard batteries in accordance with local policy (e.g., recycling bin).
Do not discard batteries in home rubbish bins.
Avoid charging the battery in a poorly ventilated room.
In order to maximise battery performance:
Always use original batteries and AC adaptors. The scales guarantee does
not cover damage occurring as a result of the use of any other batteries and/or chargers that are not the
originals.
The AC adapter voltage output is 9V, but normal voltage ranges from 11 to 15V.
New batteries and batteries that have been stored for a long period of time may take longer to charge.
Keep the battery at room temperature or similar temperature when charging.
Do not expose batteries to temperatures of less than -10°C or more than 45°C.
After a long time, batteries gradually lose their charge capacity and require longer charging times.
This is normal. If you charge the battery regularly and observe that the operating time is decreasing or the
charging time is increasing, it would probably be wise to purchase a new battery.