Chapter 3: Controls and Features
3.5 Internal Battery
The installed internal rechargeable battery is intended primarily for backup
and switch-over use. Charge the battery after the monitor has operated using
battery power or after the monitor has been shipped or stored. To charge the
battery, connect the AC power cord to the monitor and to the AC power
source. There are no set up requirements for using a charged battery; the
monitor operates exactly the same way under AC or battery power.
To replace the installed rechargeable battery:
1. Disconnect AC power and verify that the monitor is off.
2. Remove the battery door from the bottom of the monitor.
3. Disconnect the battery from the battery cable and remove it from the
battery compartment.
4. Connect a new battery to the battery cable.
5. Insert the battery and cables into the battery compartment.
6. Reattach the battery door to the bottom of the monitor.
7. Connect the AC power cord to the monitor and to the AC power source and
allow the battery to charge fully.
8. Dispose of the battery properly. See the CAUTION below.
CAUTION!
The internal rechargeable battery is user-replaceable. It may
contain a Lithium Ion (Li-ion), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), or
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery. Disposal of such batteries
should be conducted in accordance to local and federal
guidelines.
NOTE!
Typical battery life is 2 to 5 years depending on usage.
NOTE!
When the monitor is connected to AC power, the internal battery
charges whether the monitor is on or off. The Battery Charge LED
flashes while the battery is charging; it is steady when the
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panel and on the bottom of the monitor.
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