Conditioning - ashtech Z-Xtreme Operations & Reference Manual

Operation of the battery above 50°C can cause leakage of hazardous materials
as well as permanent damage to the battery.
Before using the battery for the first time, it needs a full charge followed by a full discharge and full
charge again. This conditioning is necessary to ensure proper calibration of the power remaining in
the battery.

Conditioning

When you charge your battery for the first time, your charger may indicate that
charging is complete after just 10 to 15 minutes. This is normal and can happen with
all rechargeable batteries when first charged. To condition a new battery, remove the
battery and then repeat the charging procedure.
Unless conditioning is performed, the power remaining percentages given through the front panel
and through the serial ports will be inaccurate.
Do not disassemble or attempt to open the battery under any circumstances.
The battery can explode, leak or catch on fire if heated or exposed to fire or
high temperatures. When discarding the battery, be sure to follow the battery
manufacturer's disposal procedures. Do not short circuit the battery by
directly connecting the metal terminals. Be certain that no metal objects such
as coins, paper clips, etc., touch the terminals.
Upon first use, or after prolonged periods of storage, you need to completely charge
and discharge your battery two or three times before obtaining optimum performance.
It is best to charge the battery at room temperature between 59º F (15º C) and 85º F
(30º C). It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging or after use. It is
not necessary to fully discharge your battery before charging. You can top-off the
charge at any time. A charged battery will gradually lose its charge if left in storage.
Deep discharge of the battery causes permanent damage resulting in a shorter life.
Remove your battery from the receiver, charger, or AC adapter when not in use. Store at room
temperature in a dry place.
The battery charger is a dual-slot, sequential smart charger for both dumb and smart
battery applications. The input voltage is 24 Vdc. The AC/DC adapter delivers 24 Vdc
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