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17. Battery and fuse replacement
(refer to Figure 18)
Figure 17
17.1 Battery condition and replacement
The battery condition indicator is displayed at all times that the instrument is switched on, as
below: 100%, 75% and 50%
Replacement batteries type is: 5 x LR6 (AA), 1.5 V Alkaline, or 5 x 1.2V NiMH
Note:
NiMH or NiCAD rechargeable batteries show a lower charge than Alkaline batteries, and
may not give much warning before becoming exhausted.
Procedure to replace batteries
Warning: Do not switch the instrument on with the battery cover removed.
1.
The rear cover
must not
be opened if the test leads are connected.
2.
Switch off the instrument and disconnect (the instrument) from any electrical circuits.
3.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock,
do not
press the test button or touch the
fuse when changing batteries.
4.
To remove the rear cover, remove the screws from the rear of the battery cover, lift the
cover off.
5.
Remove the dead cells and refit new batteries, observing the correct polarity as marked
on the battery compartment.
6.
Replace the cover and retaining screws.
Warning: - Incorrect battery cell polarity can cause electrolyte leakage or damage the
instrument. If the battery condition indicator does not show a full charge, a cell may be
reversed.
Note:
Battery cells should not be left in an instrument, which may remain unused for an
extended period.
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