The Battery Pack - Minelab Explorer User Manual

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THE BATTERY PACK

The Explorer XS is supplied with a sealed rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
battery pack and a battery pack designed to accept alkaline AA batteries. Removal
instructions apply to both types of pack. Battery installation instructions apply to
alkaline battery replacement only (Explorer S model is supplied with alkaline battery
pack only).
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Figure 3.1 Removal of battery pack
Figure 3.2 Replacing alkaline batteries
Explorer S Owners
NiMH battery packs and chargers
are available as accessories for
your detector.
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Removal of battery pack
Figure 3.1
CAUTION Ensure that the detector is turned OFF before
proceeding with any of the following directions.
Prop or rest the detector on a stable flat surface.
STEP 1
Lift the rubber cap of the battery handle assembly.
STEP 2
Raise the yellow tab. This releases the spring loaded
STEP 3
battery pack.
Remove battery pack entirely from handle assembly.
STEP 4
Replacing alkaline batteries
Figure 3.2
Remove alkaline battery pack from handle assembly. Slide
STEP 1
the battery pack lid in the direction of the arrow to remove.
Place 8 x 'AA' cell alkaline batteries inside. Make sure that
they are aligned as indicated on the label.
Replace the battery pack lid and slide the pack into the
STEP 2
compartment until it 'clicks' into place.
Replace the rubber cap, sealing the battery compartment.
STEP 3
NOTE High quality alkaline batteries are recommended to
optimize detector usage time. Rechargeable alkaline
batteries may be used but must be removed and recharged
separately.
NOTE
Recharging NiMH battery pack with the mains charger
Figure 3.3
The Explorer XS is provided with a sealed Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) battery pack and a charger which plugs into a
conventional wall socket.
NOTE The NiMH battery pack supplied with your detector
Figure 3.3 Recharging NiMH battery pack comes in the discharged condition. It is necessary to
charge it as explained below before operating the detector.
The batteries will reach their full capacity after several
charge/discharge cycles.
Safety Tip
Remove battery pack as per instructions on previous page.
STEP 1
Insert the mains charger plug into the socket at the tapered
STEP 2
Do not attempt to disassemble
end of the battery pack.
the NiMH battery pack. If
Plug the mains charger into the wall socket and turn on the
disposing of pack, do not
STEP 3
switch (if switch available). Leave for about 16 hours to fully
incinerate. Contact your local
recharge.
authorities to enquire about
disposal or recycling facilities.
Remove the battery charger plug from the battery pack.
STEP 4
Slide the pack back into the handle assembly battery
compartment until it clicks into place.
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