10. BATTERY POWER AND RECHARGING
Remaining battery power of the built-in rechargeable battery is displayed on
the
BATTERY POWER / LEVEL INDICATOR.
10.1 SYMBOLS AND REMAINING POWER: -
Full Battery:
≥ 6.3V
2 Blocks:
≥6.0V
1Block:
≥5.7V
Frame only:
<
5.7V
10.2 BATTERY OPERATION TIME
Depends on the battery condition, a new and fully charged rechargeable
battery can provide: -
around 70 hours of continuous operation with backlight on, or
around 200 hours of continuous operation without backlight.
10.3 RECHARGE BATTERY
When appears, (when battery is less than 5.7V), it means that the
built-in rechargeable battery is at low voltage status. It is recommended to
recharge as soon as possible.
To protect the built-in rechargeable battery, this scale will be powered off
automatically when battery is at extremely low level. If this is the case, do
not attempt to power this scale on. Recharge this scale immediately. Fail to
do so may cause unrecoverable damages to the built-in rechargeable
battery.
Battery charging status is shown on the dual color
CHARGE STATUS
INDICATOR
: -
Red: - Recharging in process,
Green: - Charging is completed.
Battery recharge is possible while operating. Overcharge protection circuit
is built inside to prevent battery damages caused by overcharge.
Heat will be generated during recharging and it is normal to feel minor heat
at front housing of this scale.