Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment; Battery And Fuse Location, Fitting And Replacement - Megger MFT1800 Series User Manual

2.1.4. Waste electrical and electronic equipment

WEEE
The crossed out wheeled bin placed on Megger products is a reminder not to dispose of the product at the end
of its life with general waste.
Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of electrical and electronic equipment. The Registration No is WEE/
HE0146QT

2.1.5. Battery and fuse location, fitting and replacement

Battery type: 6 x 1.5 V Alkaline LR6 (AA) or NiMH HR6 rechargeable
Fuse type: 2 x F2 1000 V 30 kA fuses
Battery condition is shown by the following display symbols:
Where NiMH rechargeable batteries are fitted, the battery condition display can be adjusted accordingly. Refer to
section 10 Setup options to change between alkaline and rechargeable batteries.
When set to NiMH batteries, the battery indicator in the display wil show NiMH under the battery status symbol as
below: (Feature available on all models).
NiMH
To replace batteries or fuse:
Switch off the instrument.
Disconnect the instrument from any electrical circuits.
Remove the battery cover from the base.
For battery replacement:
Remove old cells and refit new batteries following correct polarity as marked on the battery holder.
Replace the battery cover.
Incorrect battery cell polarity can cause electrolyte leakage, resulting in damage to the instrument.
For fuse replacement
Withdraw each fuse in turn and check for failure. The blown fuse must be replaced with a F2 1000 V 30 kA fuse.
Rechargeable batteries and battery charging
Some models are supplied with rechargeable NiMH cells. These batteries can be charged in the instrument, using the
supplied Megger charger.
To charge the batteries:
Ensure fitted batteries are of the rechargeable NiMH type.
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