
8.2 Battery Handling
Caution
Handle batteries appropriately.
• Use specified charger only.
• Do not incinerate or expose to high temperatures above 140°F / 60°C.
• Do not short-circuit.
• Do not put into fire. Dispose of properly.
8.2.1 Charging the battery
The Fido X4 battery can be charged during operation by plugging the AC wall adapter
provided in the kit into the USB-C connector. Batteries may also be charged individually by
using the external battery charging adapter, also included.
8.2.2 Replacing the battery
During operation it may be necessary to replace the Fido X4 system battery when the charge
becomes low. The system will notify the user when the battery needs to be replaced.
The Fido X4 battery is hot-swappable, meaning the system does not need to be powered off
to replace the battery. When the battery is removed, the system will display a timer, which
indicates the amount of time (1 minute) allowed to install a new battery. Once a new battery
is installed, the system will reinitialize and regular operation can continue.
8.2.2.1 Removing the battery
Press the silver button on top of the battery pack to disengage the latch and remove the bat-
tery.
8.2.2.2 Installing the battery
Line up the battery stem with the port on the system and insert until the battery clicks into
place.
8.3 Maintenance Kit Contents
Each Fido X4 system kit includes a maintenance kit with supplies for basic maintenance. The
maintenance kit includes:
• Inlet tool
• Inlet cleaning adapter w/ syringe
• Spare O-rings
• Cotton balls
• Cotton swabs
• Alcohol wipes
• Spare silica-treated inlet
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