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“Low Battery” message on the status bar of the display will replace the time
when the battery voltage is too low for proper operation and accuracy may
be degraded. A “Shutdown Low Batt” message on the display will appear for
a few seconds before the power is switched off when the battery is too low to
operate the unit. When the battery icon simultaneously fl ashes bars 1 and 2
followed by bars 3 and 4, it is an indication that the battery is damaged and
technical support should be contacted.
To extend the battery life:
• Shut down the unit with the power switch when not taking
measurements or use the power save option to have the unit
automatically turn off after 5 minutes.
• Store the unit at a moderate temperature.
• Fully charge the battery before storing the unit for extended periods
of time.
• Fully charge the battery at least once per year. Failure to do so may
result in a permanently drained battery.
• Limit backlight use. The unit consumes 3X normal power with the
backlight on. Set the backlight time option to 10 seconds, or select
“Button Control” and keep the backlight off .
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The lithium ion battery used in this unit should last for many years with
normal use. When it no longer powers the unit long enough to meet testing
requirements it will need to be replaced. Lithium ion batteries that are
properly charged and stored do not usually lose all capacity; they just have
less capacity after hundreds of charge cycles. This unit uses a custom battery
assembly that is only available from LaMotte Company. Battery replacement
must be performed at a LaMotte authorized repair facility. The water
resistant housing of this meter should not be opened by the user. Contact
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Clean the exterior housing with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not allow water
to enter the light chamber or any other parts of the meter. To clean the
light chamber and optics area, point a can of compressed air into the light
chamber and blow the pressurized air into the light chamber. Use a cotton
swab dampened with Windex
®
window cleaner to gently swab the interior of
the chamber. Do not use alcohol; it will leave a thin residue over the optics
when dry.
REPAIRS
Should it be necessary to return the meter for repair or servicing, pack the
meter carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material.
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