Battery Care
Warning
To prevent personal injury and for safe operation
of the Product:
• Do not put battery cells and battery packs near
heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and
battery packs.
• Remove batteries 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 before the Product or battery.
• Use only Fluke approved power adapters to
charge the battery.
• Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry.
Clean dirty connectors with a dry, clean cloth.
Caution
To prevent damage, do not expose Product to
heat sources or high-temperature
environments such as an unattended vehicle
in the sun.
Performance Series Thermal Imagers
To get the best performance from the lithium-ion battery:
•
Do not store the battery on the charger for more than
24 hours.
•
Charge the Imager for a two-hour minimum at three-
month intervals for maximum battery life.
•
The battery will discharge in about three months if
installed in the Imager and powered off. It will
discharge in about six months if stored disconnected
from the Imager.
•
Batteries stored for long periods will need two to ten
charging cycles for full capacity.
•
Always operate in the specified temperature range.
•
Do not store the batteries in extreme cold
environments.
•
Do not attempt to charge the batteries in extreme cold
environments.
•
These guidelines apply whether you charge the battery
with external power or the charger base.
Caution
Do not incinerate the Product and/or battery.
Maintenance
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