Maintenance
Battery Pack Service
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Risk of explosion.
• The Lithium battery is factory replaceable only, incorrect replacement or
tampering with the battery pack may cause an explosion.
Explosion can cause death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT
The battery pack contains no user serviceable components. Tampering
with the battery pack terminals or housing will void the product warranty.
Keep the following in mind when using and handling the battery pack:
•
Do not short circuit battery pack terminals.
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Do not immerse the diagnostic tool or battery pack in water, or allow water to
enter the diagnostic tool or battery pack.
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Do not crush, disassemble, or tamper with the battery pack.
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Do not heat the battery pack to over 100°C (212°F), or dispose of it in a fire.
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Do not expose the battery pack to excessive physical shock or vibration.
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Keep the battery pack out of reach of children.
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Do not use a battery pack that appears to have suffered abuse or damage.
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Charge the battery pack in the appropriate charger only.
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Do not use a battery charger that has been modified or damaged.
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Use the battery pack for the specified product only.
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Store the battery pack in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
NOTE
The battery pack should be used within a short period of time (about 30 days)
after charging to prevent loss of capacity due to self-discharging.
If long-term storage of the battery pack is necessary, it should be stored in a in a
cool, dry, well ventilated place with a 30 to 75 percent state of charge to prevent loss
of characteristics.
To prolong the life of your battery, turn off the diagnostic tool when not in use. The
diagnostic tool has a built in charger that recharges the battery on demand
whenever it is connected to a power source.
17.2.2 Ordering a New Battery Pack
If the battery pack needs to be replaced, contact your sales representative to order
a new battery pack.
IMPORTANT
Only use the recommended Snap-on replacement battery pack.
17.2.3 Removing / Installing the Battery Pack
IMPORTANT
If replacing the battery pack, only use the recommended Snap-on
replacement battery pack.
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To remove the battery pack:
1.
Loosen the two battery cover screws on the back-side of the diagnostic tool
(
).
2.
Pull up and out on the lower edge of the battery cover to release it.
3.
Remove the battery pack in the same manner as the battery cover, pulling the
bottom edge up and tilting out.
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To install the battery pack:
1.
Position the battery pack as shown below with the arrows facing up
(
).
2.
Tilt the top of the battery in to align the tabs, then down to install into place.
3.
Install the battery pack cover, in the opposite manner as removal, aligning the
tabs and tilting down and in, into place.
4.
Tighten the battery cover screws.
Do not overtighten the screws!
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