Internal Batteries; Service And Repairs - Hach ORBISPHERE 3100 User Manual

When charging the battery:
WARNING - Fire, Explosion, Burn Hazard.
Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure to do so may
cause the battery to become hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury.
• The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 10 to 45°C. Charging
the battery at temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot
or to rupture. Charging the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm
the performance of the battery or reducethe battery's expectancy.
• When charging the batteries use the specified battery charger provided with the
instrument.
• When charging batteries, do not place the analyzer in or near fire, or into direct
sunlight. The additional heat can result in increased battery heating that can damage
the battery's built-in protection circuitry necessary for prevention of ignition of the
battery. Additionally, increased heat may cause activation of the batteries built-in
protection circuitry, thus preventing the battery from charging further.
• Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified
charging time. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, explode, or ignite.
Contact your Hach Service Center, if any charging problems are observed.
Hach assumes no liability for problems that occur when the precautions listed above are not
followed.

1.2.4 Internal batteries

The instrument contains a rechargeable lithium battery pack as the main source of power, and
an RTC lithium metal battery on the mother board. Please read the following important safety
information regarding these batteries:
• Do not attempt to dismantle the rechargeable battery pack. If you feel it needs to be
replaced, please contact your local Hach representative for assistance.
• Used or end-of-life battery packs must be disposed of locally in a safe manner and
consistent with Local Authority regulations. If this cannot be done locally they can be
returned to Hach, but must be sent back in accordance with Packaging Instruction 965
issued by IATA.
• Faulty or defective battery packs may only be shipped (for repair or replacement) with them
inside the instrument. Disconnect the power supply (by reversing the process explained in
Reconnect battery power on page
• The mother board contains an RTC Lithium metal battery. It is forbidden to ship a used
mother board with the battery. If the mother board needs to be returned, then the battery
must be removed and disposed of locally in a safe manner and consistent with Local
Authority regulations. The mother board without the battery can then be shipped safely.

1.2.5 Service and repairs

None of the instrument's components can be serviced by the user. Only personnel from Hach or
its approved representative(s) is (are) authorized to attempt repairs to the system and only
components formally approved by the manufacturer should be used. Any attempt at repairing
the instrument in contravention of these principles could cause damage to the instrument and
corporal injury to the person carrying out the repair. It renders the warranty null and void and
could compromise the correct working of the instrument and the electrical integrity or the CE
compliance of the instrument.
If you have any problems with installation, starting, or using the instrument please contact the
company that sold it to you. If this is not possible, or if the results of this approach are not
satisfactory, please contact the manufacturer's Customer Service.
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