Battery Charging (Nimh Battery Pack Only); Caution; To Charge The Battery Pack - MSA Orion Operation Manual

Chapter 4, Setting up the Multigas Detector
Figure 4-1. Removing the Battery

Battery Charging (NiMH Battery Pack Only)

• Charge the Orion Multigas Detector NiMH battery packs by
using the Orion Fast Charger supplied with the instrument.
Use of any charger, other than the Orion Fast Charger
supplied with the instrument, may damage or improperly
charge the batteries.
• The Orion Multigas Detector must be turned OFF, or the battery
pack must be removed from the instrument, prior to charging.
• The charger is capable of charging a completely depleted pack
in two hours in normal, room-temperature environments.
NOTE: Allow very cold battery packs to stabilize for 1/2-hour at
room temperature before attempting to charge.
To Charge the Battery Pack (A.C. Charger 10020551)
• Align and connect charger cable plug and battery pack charging
jack using white alignment markers located on the charger plug
and the back of the battery pack.
• Charger status is indicated by the LED color:
• Amber
The charge is pending; LED remains amber until the pack
is ready to be charged.
• Red
Charging is in process.
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CAUTION

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