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Charging the Battery
Initial Charge
The battery must be completely charged prior to first use. This should take approximately 14 to 16 hours.
NOTICE:
A total discharge of the battery can result in damage to the battery. A protective mechanism built-in
which automatically switches off the device when the voltage is too low (9V or less). However, when
storing the battery long-term, regularly connect the battery to the charger to top off the charge, as this
will ensure the battery does not completely discharge.
NOTE:
Please include the battery if the ProSample is returned to YSI for service — see the
To charge, connect a ProSample battery charger to the battery. Once the red light on the power supply turns to green,
the battery is fully charged and can be installed in the ProSample unit.
NOTE:
There are three different battery chargers available for the ProSample. Please see the
section on page 60 for a list of available chargers.
Connection of the ProSample battery to the battery charger
Charging the Battery