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5.3
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
5.3.1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Handle the battery with care. A mistreated battery can become unsafe.
Unsafe batteries can cause (serious) injury to persons.
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Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this device may only be
carried out by trained persons authorized by the operator of the facility. Persons must
read and understand this manual before carrying out its instructions.
The batteries are used to store electrical energy. The battery is a high-power battery which
must be treated carefully. When the battery is mistreated or damaged, there is a risk of a fire,
an explosion and serious burns.
1. Only use a battery which is applicable for the intended use.
2. Mind that you cannot switch off a battery.
3. Make sure, it is safe to work on the battery system.
4. Handle the battery with the utmost care to prevent a short circuit and damage.
5. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, incinerate, heat above its rated temperature or
expose the contents to water.
6.
Dispose of the battery in accordance with the (inter)national, the manufacturer’s and the
plant owner’s standards and regulations.
Change the battery:
a) Obey the battery safety instruction.
b) Open the B-Series, remove and keep the bolts (1).
c) Hold the cover (2) and carefully remove the battery (3)
from the battery holder (4). The holder can either be
made of plastic (as indicated) or metal brackets.
d) Inspect a plastic battery holder for signs of deterioration.
e) Mind the polarity! Install a new battery (3) in the holder (4).
f) Make sure, the display comes on.
g) Install the cover (2) with the bolts (1).
Battery specification
Primary, non-rechargeable, Lithium metal Thionyl Chloride (Li/SOCl2), 1x3.6V/2.4Ah, AA size
(IEC-R6, ANSI size15).
5.3.2
DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES
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Batteries pose an environmental hazard.
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Do not dispose of as general waste or incinerate.
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Return used batteries to a recycling point.
