charge.
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During charging the battery symbol on the display flashes slowly
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The battery can be charged with the sensor head installed or removed from the base.
(Remember to switch off the monitor before removing the sensor head)
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Unplugging the main power will reset the above charging conditions
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The batteries can be charged and discharged many times but will eventually wear out
When the operating time is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to replace the battery
•
It is not necessary to fully discharge the battery. When not using the monitor as a portable
unit, always plug in the mains adaptor to recharge the battery
•
If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time
2.1.4. Charging Lithium Polymer Batteries
A new battery's full performance is achieved only after a number of complete charge and discharge
cycles. A fully charged battery will run for approximately 8 hours depending on the sensor head
being used. Perform charging at temperatures between 0
o
C to 45
o
C.
With the adaptor plugged in and unit turned off allow 3 hours for the battery to fully charge.
•
Lithium versions show “Lithium Battery” on the initial monitor start up screen.
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The battery can be charged with the sensor head installed or removed from the base.
(Remember to switch off the monitor before removing the sensor head).
•
The Lithium Smart Charger displays a red LED light when charging and a green LED
light when the battery is charged when monitor is off.
Note: The unit can be charged when switched on but it will charge more slowly. When the
unit is operating the red LED will remain on, even if the battery is fully changed.
2.1.5. Safety Information
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Do not use the battery pack for any other purpose than operating the Kanomax Gasmaster
•
Do not disassemble or deface the batteries as this may cause burns
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Do not incinerate or heat as this may cause burns, the batteries may burst or cause the
release of toxic materials
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Do not short circuit as this may cause burns
•
Use only batteries approved by Kanomax and recharge your battery only with the AC/DC
adaptor supplied with the instrument.
•
Never use any charger or battery that is damaged or worn out
•
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. They must not be disposed of in municipal
waste
•
Never charge the battery in a hermitically sealed container
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Kanomax Gasmaster User Guide
MRK-D-0002 V3
