Replacing The Batteries - Datalogic Gryphon I GBT4400 Quick Reference Manual

Charging the Batteries
CAUTION
CAUTION
The useful life of LI batteries depends on usage and number
of charges, etc., after which they should be removed from ser-
vice, especially in mission critical applications. Do not contin-
ue to use a battery showing excessive loss of capacity, it should
be properly recycled / disposed of and replaced.
Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device
to comply with European Directive 2006/66/EC, 2011/65/
EU, 2002/96/EC and and 2012/19/EU, and subsequent
modifications, US and China regulatory and other laws and
regulations about the environment.

Replacing the Batteries

Use the following procedure to change the reader's battery:
1. With a screwdriver, unscrew the battery cover screw.
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Storage of batteries for long time at fully charged status or at
fully discharged status should be avoided.
Only in case of long storage, to avoid deep discharge of the
battery it is recommended to partially recharge the battery
every three months to keep the charge status at a medium
level.
As a reference, run a fast recharge for 20 minutes every three
months on unused products to avoid any performance deteri-
oration of the cell.
Before proceeding, read "Battery Safety" on the preced-
ing pages. Datalogic recommends annual replacement of
rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum perfor-
mance.
Gryphon™ I GBT4400