Insert Battery In Hazloc Fc300 - ITRON FC300 User Manual

Insert Battery in HazLoc FC300

Insert Battery in HazLoc FC300
1. Detach the bottom hook of the handstrap (if installed).
2. Tilt the end (with the terminals) of the fully charged battery pack into the upper end of the battery com-
partment, and firmly press the other end until it is seated into the battery compartment.
3. Push down on the battery pack until it clicks into place.
4. Place the tethered plastic locking tab over the battery latch, matching up the screw holes in the
FC300 and the screw holes in the tethered plastic locking tab.
5. Using a flat head screwdriver, secure the battery in the battery well by securing the locking screws to
the FC300 body.
6. Replace the hand strap clip in its holder.
Remove Battery from HazLoc FC300
1. Place the FC300 in Suspend mode.
2. Detach the bottom hook of the handstrap (if installed).
3. Using a flat head screwdriver, unfasten the tethered plastic lock's captive locking screws.
4. Place the tethered plastic locking tab to one side. Do not remove or unfasten the tether.
5. Press the battery locking tab down to release the battery pack.
6. Pull the battery up and out of the battery well with a hinge motion.
Hotswap the Main Battery
Warning: Never replace (hotswap) the FC300 battery in a hazardous location.
Place the FC300 in Suspend Mode. Itron recommends any work in progress be saved prior to replacing the
battery pack.
Simply replace the discharged battery with a fully-charged battery. An FC300, with a fully charged backup
battery, will retain data during a battery hotswap for 5 minutes.
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