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4.- INSTALLATION
4.1.- THE CB60 BATTERY CHARGER
The battery
charger
CB60 has two charging
compartments
that can
simultaneously charge battery types BT06, BT12, BT06K and BT08K.
Connect
the charger
to the mains
using the power
source and cable
supplied.
On installing
the battery
charger,
bear in mind that the
batteries
must
be
charged
at
temperatures
over 32ºF (0ºC)
and
that the power supply must be left on
all night.
Also
remember
that the
charger
must not be
left
in direct
sunlight, as the
batteries will
Place the batteries in the charger. The
LED’s should light up, indicating that recharging is in process. Complete
recharging takes 12 hours, but the batteries may remain in the charger for an
unlimited period of time.
The capacity of the batteries decreases with use. Their life span is estimated to
be 500 recharging cycles, but this depends largely on the conditions of use, for
which the following is recommended:
Do not recharge
the battery
until it is completely
discharged.`
The
transmitter indicates this.
Always charge the batteries at temperatures between 32ºF and 113ºF (0º
and 45ºC).
Charge the batteries at least once every six months.
Avoid short-circuits between the battery contacts. Do not carry charged
batteries in toolboxes or next to other metal objects (keys, coins, etc.).
Always keep contacts clean.
Never leave batteries in direct sunlight.
Only use Drivecon supplied batteries.
When the batteries are exhausted they can be disposed of or
recycled safely according to local standards.
