Battery Care And Safety - Minelab GPZ7000 Instruction Manual

Battery Care and Safety

Battery Care and Safety
To extend battery life:
• Turn off the control panel backlight; the backlight
increases the power consumption by approximately 8%.
• Turn the detector off when not in use.
• Turn GPS and Wireless off when not in use.
• When using the WM 12, use headphones instead
of the speaker; the speaker uses more power than
headphones. This will extend the WM 12 battery life.
WARNING
Please note the following:
• The battery pack is not waterproof – Do not immerse
the battery pack in any liquid or allow water ingress.
• The Lithium-Ion battery is specifically designed for the
GPZ 7000 and CTX 3030 detectors. Attempting to use
the Lithium-Ion battery pack with other detectors may
damage the detector or the battery pack.
• VERY IMPORTANT – To ensure that your battery remains
weatherproof, it is important to maintain the battery
seal (o-ring), the o-ring seating groove and the mating
face of the battery. They must remain undamaged and
kept clean of sand, grit and other contaminants. To do
this:
1. Remove the battery seal with a soft tool. (The
removable seal is in the control box battery seal
groove)
2. Gently brush or wipe out the battery seal groove
and battery mating face avoiding damage to the
surfaces.
3. Wipe over the battery seal using a clean, damp
cloth.
4. Visually inspect the areas to ensure all sand, grit or
other contaminants have been removed.
5. Refit the battery seal ensuring that it is seated at
the bottom of the groove, is not twisted, and the
corners are aligned.
6. Fit the battery to the detector- take care to check
that the battery sand seal is also free of dust, grit,
and moisture. The sand seal is not removable.
7. Ensure the battery clips are fully closed.Damaged
seals or batteries must be replaced.
• Do not charge the battery at temperatures above 45° C
(113° F) or below 0° C (32° F).
• Ensure both the battery pack and control box are
completely dry before connection.
• Remove the battery pack from the detector during air
travel or long term storage.
• Do not immerse the BC 10 charger in any liquid or allow
water ingress.
• Do not leave the battery in hot conditions (e.g. on the
dashboard or rear shelf of your car).
• Do not damage the battery in any way.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not use the battery if it is damaged or deformed.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
• Do not incinerate the battery. Contact your local
authorities to enquire about disposal or recycling
facilities.
• In the event of a fault, return the battery to a Minelab
Authorised Service Centre for repair. The use of
unapproved components will VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
There are no user serviceable parts within this battery
pack.
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