Gas-Tec
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Also clean the tapered joint by which the probe attachment is fixed to the handle .
The probes should be kept clean, with any small holes unobstructed . Pricking with a pin and reverse
blowing should be adequate .
10.4 Rechargeable battery
Fully charged batteries should last approximately 22 hours .
At low temperatures the charge will not last as long .
The level of charge is displayed using the battery symbol on the LCD display, and as a percentage on the
System submenu under the Info menu (see Section VI .1, p20) .
As a general guide, each bar on the display will give five hours of operation .
The symbol will flash when the battery needs recharging .
Recharge the battery after each use of the Gas-Tec so it will be ready for the next session .
While the unit is recharging, the battery icon will show . The display will report that the battery is charging .
The LED at the left of the LCD display will flash green .
When the unit is fully charged, the message 'CHARGING COMPLETE' will be displayed .
IMPORTANT:
(a) The batteries will slowly discharge if the charger is plugged into the instrument with the mains supply
disconnected .
(b) If the instrument is left unused or in storage, the batteries should be charged every month to keep
them in good working order .
10.5 Servicing
Contact an authorised Crowcon service centre .