Maintenance; Battery Installation/Replacement - Extech Instruments DT500 User Manual

Maintenance
WARNING: Do not operate the meter until the battery compartment cover is in place and
fastened securely.
This instrument is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care
instructions are performed:
1. Keep the meter dry and free from dust.
2. Use and store the meter in nominal temperature conditions. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
3. Handle the meter carefully and avoid shock and vibration. Dropping the meter may
damage the electronic parts or the case.
4. Keep the meter clean. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT use
chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.
5. Use only fresh batteries of the correct type. Remove old or weak batteries so they do not
leak and damage the unit.
6. If the meter is to be stored for long periods, the batteries should be stored separately to
prevent damage to the unit.
Battery Installation/Replacement
When the low battery symbol appears on the display or when the display does not switch ON,
replace the two (2) 'AA' batteries.
1. Switch the instrument off before replacing the batteries.
2. Pull the end‐piece out (away) from the body of the meter so that the battery compartment
cover has room to open.
3. Slide the rear battery compartment lever to the right and then pull open the battery
compartment.
4. Replace the two (2) 'AA' batteries observing polarity.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Battery Safety Reminders
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
Never mix battery types. Always install new batteries of the same type.
Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection
sites, the retail store where the batteries were purchased, or wherever batteries are
sold.
Disposal: Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take
end‐of‐life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment.
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