Battery Installation - Detecto 6745 Operation Manual

Battery Installation

The 6745 Baby Scale can use 6 "C" size Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries (not included). If
you wish to operate the scale from batteries, you must first obtain and install batteries before
operations can begin. The batteries are contained in a battery holder inside the scale. Access
is via a removable panel on the bottom of the scale.
The scale can operate for 200 hours of continuous use when using Alkaline batteries or with
fully charged Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries, 50 hours of continuous use.
NOTE! When using Alkaline batteries, make sure the
Refer to Setup and Calibration or Setup Review.
Use the following procedure to install the batteries.
Step 1 With the baby tray installed, turn the scale upside down on a stable surface.
Step 2 Locate the rectangular panel on the bottom of the scale and remove the thumb
screw retaining it.
Step 3 Remove the panel (lift straight up and slide it out) exposing the battery holder.
Step 4 Install 6 "C" size batteries in the holder, making certain they are positioned in
accordance with the polarity markings located in the battery holder. Refer to Figure
No. 4.
Step 5 After placing all 6 batteries in the battery holder, replace the panel on the bottom of
the scale (slide the tab in the slot on the scale) and install the thumb screw.
Step 6 Turn the scale over and press the ON key.
Step 7 If the display turns on, the batteries have been installed correctly. If not, turn the
scale over, remove the panel and check for one or more improperly positioned
batteries.
The 6745 Baby Scale can be operated from a power supply or from Alkaline,
Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. All six (6) batteries must be of the same type. They
must all be Alkaline, all Ni-Cad or all NiMH. DO NOT mix Alkaline and Ni-Cad or
NiMH batteries. The power supply is also used to recharge the batteries, when
the scale is operated from Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. DO NOT connect a power
supply to the scale if using Alkaline batteries.
INSTALLATION, Cont.
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Figure No. 4
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