Racing Electronics BC72XLT - Manual (Page 22)

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Setting Up Your Scanner
WARNING!
Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non-
rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are
installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH
BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., or if you are unsure of
the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will
get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them.
Before you use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first time,
charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a full charge.
Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to fully
recharge.
Notes:
•
The scanner might test rechargeable batteries
when you install them. TSt CHArg and
appear. If the batteries are good, TSt
disappears and the scanner charges the
batteries. Otherwise, no bAtt appears and the
scanner does not charge the batteries.
• Ni-MH batteries last longer and deliver more
power if you occasionally let them fully
discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner
until it beeps every 15 seconds and
flashes.
• To prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never
charge them in an area where the temperature is
above 113°F (45°C) or below 40°F (4°C).
• If you connect an external power source to the
scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT.
set to REG. ALK. BATT., CHArg and
appear but the scanner does NOT charge the
batteries. Make sure that you use the correct
batteries and set REG. ALK. BATT./
NI-MH BATT. to the correct position when you
connect an external power source.
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