Charging The Batteries - Empi Select User Manual

CAUTION:
rupture or generate intense heat if allowed to remain in the incorrect
position. This may cause irreversible damage to the batteries. If there
are signs of this type of damage, discard or recycle the batteries and order
replacements.

Charging the Batteries

If you purchased the optional rechargeable battery system, you will typically charge one set
of batteries while using the other. If the low battery icon flashes, recharge the batteries as
soon as possible.
CAUTION:
than an Empi rechargeable battery.
1. Place the batteries in the charger. The batteries should slide in easily. If
force is required, you may be putting the batteries in backwards. Check
the "+" and "-" markers.
2. Plug the charger into any standard 110V/60Hz outlet.
3. If the batteries are new or have been stored for a long period of time,
full capacity will not be reached until the batteries have been through
3-5 charge/use cycles.
4. Rechargeable batteries have a natural life of approximately 500
charge/use cycles. Once this is reached, it is not possible to achieve full
capacity. At this point, batteries should be disposed of and
replacement ones can be ordered through Empi at 1.800.328.2536.
NOTE:
Batteries have a natural property to release the stored energy in small amounts
(this phenomenon is called 'self-discharge'). This property is particularly noticeable in
rechargeable batteries such as Nickel Metal Hydride batteries etc. as compared to dry cell
(alkaline) batteries. For this reason, rechargeable batteries cannot be used unless charged
after purchase.
Regardless of the type of battery, this natural 'self-discharge' phenomenon occurs. In
order to get the NiMH batteries to 'activate' back to its full capacity, you must charge/use
or discharge from 3 to 5 times. All NiMH batteries must be 'activated' when they are
brand new or if they have been stored unused. Once NiMH batteries reach their end of life
(approx. 500 cycles), they should be disposed of, as continuing to
're-charge' them will not do any good.
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Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause the batteries to
Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any battery other
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