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Lyft System Overview
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Batteries do not recharge when their internal temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F). Batteries also do
not power Lyft when the instrument’s internal temperature exceeds 55 °C (131 °F).
Using the Optional Battery Charger
An optional battery charger is available from Eddyfi. Contact your Eddyfi representative for more
information about pricing and availability. This charger conditions and calibrates the instrument’s
batteries, which is important to maximize their lives. We recommend calibrating the batteries every
six months.
Figure 1–12 Optional battery charger
To charge the batteries with the optional charger:
1. Place the charger on a flat and level surface, away from heat and moisture sources.
2.
Insert the power supply’s DC connector into the back of the external charger.
3.
Connect the power supply to an AC supply using the supplied cable. All the LEDs flash
momentarily to let you know that power is present.
4.
Insert the batteries into the battery slots while making sure that the contacts are fully seated.
The charger automatically begins charging the batteries and the LEDs in the status window
display the following information:
• Blinking green: battery charging
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Green: battery fully charged
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Blinking blue: battery calibrating
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Blue: battery charge gauge calibrated
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Blinking red: battery charge gauge in need of calibration
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Red: error
Calibrating Batteries
To ensure that your batteries perform at their full capacity for the longest possible time, it is
important to calibrate them on a regular basis. Calibration involves a standard battery charge
followed by a deep discharge, and then a complete charge. This procedure usually takes 10 to 13
hours, whereas a standard charge only takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Calibrate batteries by placing them in the optional charger and then pressing the calibration button.
We recommend calibrating your batteries at least every six months.
Storing Batteries
Whenever transporting Lyft in its case, remove the batteries from the instrument, place them in
plastic bags, and then make sure that they cannot come in contact during transport, as this is a
significant fire and explosion hazard. Lyft’s transport case is outfitted with two slots intended for the
batteries. We recommend that you take advantage of them.