1 1 Removing Batteries; 1 2 Battery Charger - Decatur Electronics Genesis VP Directional User Manual

Use the battery caps provided with the batteries to store or carry
them, so metal objects (keys, coins, etc ) can not come in contact
with the exposed metal end Remember to remove the caps before
placing the batteries in the charger or the Genesis-VPD
If the device is idle for 30 minutes, it automatically powers down to
save the batteries The batteries have a minimum life of 300 charge
cycles You can purchase additional batteries at hardware stores and
from Decatur Electronics
• When the radar is transmitting, it consumes roughly
three times as much power from the batteries than
when it is not transmitting Keep this in mind to
maximize battery life
• The device draws a small amount of power from the
batteries even when the power is of When you are
not using the device for extended periods, remove the
batteries to save the charge
WARNINGS
• IMPORTANT: Do not combine a NiCd (silver label)
battery with a NiMH (gold label) battery in the same
gun It can damage the batteries
• IMPORTANT: Using batteries that have mismatched
voltages, such as one battery fully charged and another
with low voltage can cause the device to incorrectly
power up
• Never attempt to open a battery. If the housing breaks
or cracks, immediately discontinue its use, and do not
recharge
• Do not incinerate the batteries. They may explode.
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If you have problems or questions about your batteries,
contact Decatur Electronics at 800 428 4315, Black & Decker® at
800 54 HOWTO, or a local Black & Decker
Tools Electric section in the Yellow Pages)
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2.1.1 Removing Batteries
To remove the batteries, press the red button with your thumb
while pulling on the battery with your fngers
2.1.2 Battery Charger
Only charge the batteries with the VersaPak™ battery charger It is
normal for the charger to hum and for the batteries and charger
to become warm while charging If a battery does not charge
properly, check the receptacle to see if it is working or move it
somewhere with a temperature between +5°C and +40°C
Unplug the charger when it is not in use
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service center (see the
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