Chapter 5 - initialization and measurement – Hanna Instruments HI 9829 User Manual

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Chapter 5 - INITIALIZATION AND MEASUREMENT

5.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION

HI 9829

is supplied with 4 rechargeable, size C NiMH (Nickel-metal hydride)

batteries.
The battery symbol on the LCD indicates the remaining battery charge. The meter
has a low battery warning, and when the symbol starts blinking, batteries should
be charged or replaced with new ones. When the batteries are discharged the
meter will automatically shut off to avoid erroneous readings.

5.1.1 Meter Battery Installation
Replace batteries in nonhazard-
ous areas only.
Remove the 4 screws on the
rear of the instrument and in-
sert the batteries observing po-
larity.
If you wish to replace the sup-
plied rechargeable batteries with
nonrechargeble alkaline batter-
ies, move the switch in the bat-
tery compartment upward.

A warning message is
displayed if you
connect the charging cable to a meter with alkaline batteries.

Nonrechargeable alkaline batteries can explode or leak if you try to
charge them. Verify that the switch is in the up position when using

alkaline batteries to prevent recharging.

Note: Do not mix old and new alkaline batteries.

5.1.2 Charging Meter Batteries

Two cables are available for charging the HI 9829 batteries: HI 710045 and
HI 710046

AC power supply
In order to charge the rechargeable batteries, use the HI 710045 cable and the
12 Vdc power adapter.
• With the meter OFF, disconnect the probe.