Replacing The Batteries - DEMAG DRC-10 Operating Instructions Manual

8.3 Replacing the
batteries
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The charging process comprises quick charging and trickle charging mode.
Quick charging mode:
charges the battery to approx. 80 %.
Trickle charging mode:
charging mode with a lower charging current so that the hand-held transmitter can
remain connected to the charger for any period of time.
Icon when the charging process has been completed.
Icon for battery errors.
This icon appears, if a battery problem has occurred, e.g.:
- The batteries are defective,
- The batteries are too old,
- Non-rechargeable batteries are attempted to be charged.
Defective batteries must be replaced by new rechargeable batteries (see
section 8.3).
Important note: To ensure sufficient charging of the batteries when they are
empty, it is necessary to connect the hand-held transmitter
to the charger for min. 2 h. The display of the filled battery
icon after disconnecting the charger connector is not
sufficient, it is already reached after a brief charging time.
The rechargeable batteries in the hand-held transmitter are subject to ageing as
a consequence of charging/discharging cycles and continuously lose charging ca-
pacity. We recommend that the rechargeable batteries be replaced after one year,
at the latest. A rechargeable battery must be immediately replaced if the relevant
icon for a failure in the battery is displayed.
The NiMh rechargeable batteries supplied with the hand-held transmitter have
been specifically selected for the requirements of this radio control system. The
electrical and mechanical features of the hand-held transmitter and rechargeable
batteries have been matched to fulfill all requirements of trouble-free and safe
operation.
For replacement, use the specified rechargeable battery pack, part no. 773 499 44.
The use of non-approved rechargeable batteries may result in hand-held transmit-
ter operating malfunctions or lasting damage to the charger and the hand-held
transmitter. In addition, comply with the following when replacing rechargeable
batteries:
• Always replace both rechargeable battery cells at the same time
• Make and type of both rechargeable batteries must be identical
• Only use completely new rechargeable batteries
• Both rechargeable batteries must have the same charging status (do not com-
bine charged batteries with uncharged ones)
• Polarity of the rechargeable battery cells in accordance with the marks in the
battery compartment.
When replacing the rechargeable batteries, check the contacts in the battery com-
partment for sufficient contact pressure. The new rechargeable batteries must fit
tightly between the contact surfaces.
In exceptional situations, when no charged batteries are available, the hand-held
transmitter may be operated with two 1,5 V primary cells size AA (LR6) according
to EN/IEC 60086. We recommend that Alkaline batteries, make Duracell and Varta,
be used. Primary cells cannot be recharged.
If primary cells are used in the hand-held transmitter, it must not be connected to
the charger to avoid damage caused by overheating during the charging attempt.
Used rechargeable batteries and primary cells must be disposed of in accordance
with environmental protection regulations.
This process takes approx. 2 h, if the battery is empty, it
After quick charging, the system switches over to trickle