Battery Care - Elcometer 701 Operating Instructions Manual

Live cable locator & cable avoidance tool
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ETTING STARTED
To release the battery compartment cover, push the rubber
button away from the instrument handle and then lift away
the cover.
The batteries are contained in an enclosure which must be
removed from the instrument for access.
Place the batteries in the enclosure ensuring correct
polarity - refer to the diagrams on the enclosure.
3.1.2 Transmitter (Tx)
The transmitter is powered by 6 alkaline 'D' batteries
The batteries in the transmitter have to be replaced as soon as the red LED battery
indicator starts to blink (see page 6).
Should this occur while the user is busy locating a line with the receiver, there will be a change in
the signal at the receiver:
Signal
Normal signal
Pulsed
Continuous
The batteries are located behind a cover on the base of the instrument. To release the cover, use
a coin or screwdriver to rotate the two screws a ¼ turn anticlockwise and then lift away the cover.
The batteries are contained in an enclosure which must be removed from the instrument for access.
Place new batteries in the enclosure ensuring correct polarity - refer to diagrams on the enclosure
(note that all the batteries are fitted in the same direction).

3.2 Battery care

Remove the batteries from the instruments if they are to remain unused for a long period of time.
This will prevent damage to the instruments in the event of malfunction of the batteries.
Alkaline batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid environmental contamination. Please
consult your local Environmental Authority for information on disposal in your region.
Do not dispose of any batteries in fire.
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Signal when batteries are weak

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