Maintaining And Replacing Batteries - Omron Pioneer LX User Manual

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Maintaining and Replacing Batteries

Maintaining Batteries
Every six months, inspect batteries (both stored and in-use) for damage or leaks. If a battery is found to
be leaking, do not expose it to water. If possible, submerge it in mineral oil.
Contact Omron Adept Technologies, Inc. immediately for disposal instructions.
Batteries must be stored upright at 5° to 60° C (41° to 140° F).
Do not expose batteries to water.
Every six months, charge stored batteries to a full charge.
Replacing the Battery
The battery is expected to last for approximately 7 years of 16 hours/day, 5 days/week. Life expectancy
for 19/7 is 4 years. (19 hours/day is full-time, with time-out to recharge.)
NOTE: There are no serviceable parts inside the battery case. Do not open it.
WARNING: Replace the battery only with a genuine Omron Adept Technologies
battery module.
Dispose of the battery according to all local and national environmental regulations regarding electronic
components.
WARNING: Follow appropriate ESD procedures during the
removal/replacement phases.
Removal
WARNING: The battery is heavy (20 kg/44 lbs). Observe safe lifting practices when
removing or installing the battery.
1.
Remove the inner rear platform cover.
a.
Pull the bottom of the cover away from the platform chassis. This is easiest if you grip it
with two hands, toward the center.
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