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TRAX Totalizer User’s Manual
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Chapter 5 — Battery Care
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 6.1 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 damage to the
battery.
• It is normal for a battery to become warm to the touch during charging.
• It is normal for a battery to “self discharge” during prolonged storage.
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 ex-
plode.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to open the battery case.
• Always observe polarity when connecting your battery to any electronic/
electrical device. If your device is not protected for improper battery hookup,
you may cause severe damage to the electronic circuitry. The positive ter-
minal may be indicated by a plus (+) sign or red mark. The negative terminal
may be indicated by a minus (-) sign or black mark.