Section 6 Care And Maintenance; Battery Care 7 - Radiodetection RD1000 Operation Manual

Section 6 Care and Maintenance

6.1 Battery Care
The RD1000 uses a 9-Amp-hour, 1-Volt sealed lead acid battery.
It is fused with a 10 Amp fuse to protect it from short circuit
damage.
The battery unit should run the Cart for 6-8 hours before recharging
is necessary. If long days of data surveying are typical, a second
battery unit may be a useful item.
The battery is strapped onto the cart base and is normally
recharged without removing it from the cart. However, the battery
can be easily removed for maintenance or for recharging, if
required.
If batteries are maintained in a charged condition they will give long
life and reliable service. Improper use and lack of maintenance will
greatly reduce their life.
Sealed lead acid batteries should NEVER be left in a discharged
condition for any period of time. Charge the batteries as soon as
possible after use.
Charge the battery at room temperature whenever possible.
The RD1000 has a voltage monitoring circuit that will turn off the
unit when the input voltage drops below 10. volts.
If a battery has been deeply discharged or left in a discharged
condition for some period of time it may not accept charge
immediately when it is connected to the charger (The fast charge
light will not illuminate). If the fast charge light does not come on
within 6 hours the battery should be considered damaged and
should be discarded.
Do not assume that a battery that is still charging after 8 hours is
nearing the end of its charge cycle. Typical charging time for an
empty battery is 1-14 hours from start of fast charge.
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