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KANE 258 MANUAL
BATTERIES
BATTERY TYPE
Your KANE258 uses rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.
- Using other battery types may void your KANE258’s warranty.
WARNING
Although you can use Alkaline batteries you must not charge your
KANE258 with Alkaline batteries fitted.
Do not mix NiMH cells with different capacities or from different
manufacturers - All batteries must be identical.
REPLACING BATTERIES
Turn over your analyser & remove its protective rubber cover to find the
battery compartment & fit 3 NiMH “AA” rechargeable batteries ensuring
they are fitted with correct battery polarity. Replace battery cover &
protective rubber cover.
TIME & DATE
After changing batteries reset your analyser’s time & date.
CHARGING NIMH BATTERIES
Your KANE258 uses a standard Micro USB connector - For best results
turn off then connect your charger. The charging indicator illuminates &
turns off when charging is over.
Your first charge should be for 8 hours - Thereafter NiMH batteries can
be topped up any time, even for short periods.
If your batteries discharge so the analyser enters a low power shutdown,
1 hour’s charge provides approx 2 hours continuous use.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Always dispose of depleted batteries using approved disposal methods
that protect the environment.