Battery Care; Charge The Battery - Fluke TiX870 User Manual

TiX870, TiX875, TiX880, TiX885,
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Users Manual

Battery Care

To prevent personal injury and for safe operation of the Product:
• Do not put battery cells and packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and packs.
• Remove the battery to prevent battery leakage and damage to the Product if
it is not used for an extended period.
• Connect the battery charger to the mains power outlet.
• Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery.
• Keep the battery pack clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with dry, clean
cloth.
To prevent damage, do not expose the Product to heat sources or high-
temperature environments such as an unattended vehicle in the sun.
To get the best performance from the lithium-ion battery:
•
Do not put the battery on the charger for more than 24 hours as reduced battery life may result.
•
Charge the battery for at least two hours every six months for maximum battery life. When not in
use, the battery will self-discharge in approximately six months. Batteries stored for long periods
will need 2 to10 charging cycles for full capacity.

Charge the Battery

Before you use the Imager for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of two and one half
hours.
To charge the battery:
1. Push down the release button on the battery compartment cover.
2. Open the battery compartment cover.
3. Unlock the lock button in the battery compartment and take out the battery.
4. Close the battery compartment cover.
5. Put the removed lithium battery into the bays of the battery charger base.
6. Put one or two lithium batteries into the bays of the charger base.
7. Connect the power cable to the power socket on the back of the charger base.
8. Connect the power cable plug to the power socket.
9. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the power cable and place the charger in the carrying
case.
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