ETS-Lindgren HI-3702 Induced Current Meter - Manual (Page 17)

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4.0 Operation
Before connecting any components, follow the
safety information in the ETS-Lindgren
Product Information Bulletin included with your
shipment.
If you use this equipment in a manner not
specified by ETS-Lindgren, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not position the equipment so that it is
difficult to connect cables to or disconnect
cables from the back of the unit.
1. Charge the battery.
Before taking any
measurements, charge
the battery to maximum
capacity. For the steps to
charge the battery, see
page 20.
The nickel-cadmium
(NiCd) battery installed in
the HI-3702 Clamp-on
Induced Current Meter
was charged prior to
shipment; however, NiCd
batteries can
self-discharge to nearly
zero capacity after
two months.
The battery charger requires approximately one hour to charge the battery to
maximum capacity. Under normal operation, a fully-charged battery should
provide five hours of operation. If the battery fails to hold a charge or if a
significant degradation in operational time occurs, you may need to replace the
battery.