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sonable charge time. Charge time will vary with the level of the battery
voltage. Usually, a battery of 5.9 volts can be charged to its highest
potential in 12 hours or less.
After a battery has been charged, allow it to sit for at least 8 hours and
check the voltage again to determine if the battery maintained its charge.
Some decay is acceptable; however, if the battery falls below 6.0 volts,
recharge it for a longer period of time. If this does not improve the
charge, the battery is most likely defective and it would not be wise to
use it for any lengthy data collections. Monitor your battery voltages
frequently, charging when necessary, and you will extend the life of
your battery.
Additional Notes
• Do not expose the battery to moisture or rain.
• Do not drop, hit or abuse the battery — it may break and expose the
contents, which are highly corrosive.
• Do not short circuit battery terminals. Some batteries are protected
with self-resetting fuses, but short circuits may still cause severe dam-
age to the battery.
• It is normal for a battery to become warm to the touch during charg-
ing.
• It is normal for a battery to “self discharge” during prolonged stor-
age. Always fully charge a battery prior to storage. While in storage,
periodically check the batteries with a voltmeter to ensure they have
not discharged below a level that may cause permanent damage.
• Always store in a cool, dry location.
• Keep batteries away from fire and do not incinerate — they may
explode.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to open the battery case.
• Always observe polarity when connecting your battery to any elec-
tronic/electrical device. If your device is not protected for improper
battery hookup, you may cause severe damage to the electronic cir-
cuitry. The positive terminal may be indicated by a plus (+) sign or red
mark. The negative terminal may be indicated by a minus (-) sign or
black mark.
Chapter 6— Battery Care