Sentinel V SC and RT Operation Manual
September
2017
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
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Replacing the External Battery Case Packs
The External Battery Case holds two battery packs that are shipped inside the case but not
connected. Connect
BOTH
batteries and seal the external battery case before deployment.
It
is necessary to remove the top battery in order to connect the bottom battery cable.
To replace the external battery case battery packs:
).
2. Disconnect the black/red battery cable on the top battery pack (see Figure 52 and Figure 57).
3. Tip the external battery case on its side to slide out both used battery packs and the rubber pad.
Do not pull out the batteries using the battery cables.
Never pull on the black/red battery pack power cable to remove the battery packs. The
cable will break and may cause the battery pack to short.
Tip the external battery on its side to slide out the used battery packs.
Remove the four bumpers at the bottom of the housing and the two bumpers on the end-cap
if you are using lithium batteries.
4. Disconnect the black/red battery cable on the bottom battery pack.
5. Connect the battery cable to the new bottom battery pack and slide it into the case. The battery
pack cable of the bottom battery pack faces the bottom of the housing.
6. Slide in the rubber cushion on top of the bottom battery pack.
7. Slide in a second battery pack and connect the battery cable. Make sure the cable is not pinched
by the battery pack.
8. Connect the battery cable to the end-cap connector.
9. Replace the desiccant (see
).
10. Install the end-cap (see
).
11. Use the
panel to set the date the batteries were replaced.
Figure 57.
External Battery Case Internal Cable Connections
