Replacing Batteries In The Receiver - Megger BITE 2 Instruction Manual

Replacing Batteries in the Receiver

The crossed out wheeled bin
placed on the batteries is a
reminder not to dispose of them
with general waste at the end of
their life.
Refer to "Powering Down and
Disconnecting the BITE 2/2P".
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AVTM246004 BITE 2/2P Rev 13 June 2022
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
The BITE2/2P contains four 1.2 V AA NiMH batteries and an
RTC battery. They are located in the receiver handle.
They can be safely removed by following the instructions
below.
Spent NiMH batteries are classified as Portable Batteries and
should be disposed of in the UK in accordance with Local
Authority requirements. For disposal of batteries in other
parts of the EU contact your local distributor. Megger is
registered in the UK as a producer of batteries. The
Registration number is BPRN01235.
Megger recommends that you use the exact type of batteries
for replacement since they match the corresponding charger
characteristics.
NOTE: All data will be lost when the RTC battery is
replaced. The receiver may have to be recalibrated,
too.
To replace the receiver battery pack of four 1.2 V AA
NiMH:
1. Turn off the receiver.
2. Disconnect all cables from the receiver.
Be sure to power down the receiver and
disconnect all cables before disassembling the
receiver to replace the battery pack. Do not
connect the charger to the receiver while
replacing batteries.
3. Lay the receiver on a flat surface with the display screen
face down. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the
eight screws fastening the back cover and probe housing.
4. Carefully remove the probe housing. Remove the back
cover.
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