MSA ALTAIR 5 Operating Manual page 16

DESCRIPTION
Battery Shut Down
If battery shutdown alarm activates, stop using the instrument as it no
longer has enough power to indicate potential hazards, and persons
relying on this product for their safety could sustain serious personal
injury or death.
The instrument goes into battery shutdown mode 60 seconds before final
shutdown (when the batteries can no longer operate the instrument):
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BATTERY ALARM
Alarm sounds and lights flash
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No other pages can be viewed; after approximately one minute, the
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instrument automatically turns OFF.
Figure 2-5
When battery shutdown condition occurs:
(1) Leave the area immediately.
(2) Recharge the battery.
Battery Charging
Risk of explosion: Do not recharge instrument in hazardous area.
Use of any charger, other than the Charger supplied with the
instrument, may damage or improperly charge the batteries.
The charger is capable of charging a completely depleted pack in less
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than four hours in normal, room-temperature environments.
NOTE: Allow very hot or cold instruments to stabilize for one hour at
room temperature before attempting to charge.
Minimum and maximum ambient temperature to charge the instrument
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is 10°C/50°F and 35°C/95°F, respectively.
For best results, charge the instrument at room temperature (23°C).
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" and battery life indicator flash on the display
Battery Shut Down
ALTAIR 5 - Operating Manual
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