Hanna Instruments HI 98186 User Manual

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The instrument is ready made with rechargeable batteries inside.
First time you start working with the instrument performs a complete recharg-

ing cycle (about 16 hours).
It is recommended to recharge the rechargeable batteries as soon as the

battery indicator does not show full scale before starting in field measurements

or every time you finish your work with the instrument.
If the battery capacity is less than 20 % the serial communication and the

backlight feature are not available.
To replace the rechargeable batteries, follow the next steps:
• Turn OFF the instrument.
• Unscrew the screw from the bottom side of the instrument.

• Remove the battery holder and the old batteries.
• Insert four new 1.2V AA 1300 mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries in the

battery compartment while paying attention to the correct polarity.

• Push the battery holder and tighten the screws.
To recharge the rechargeable batteries, follow the next steps:
• Connect the 12 Vdc power adapter to the main line of the battery

BATTERIES

RECHARGING/REPLACEMENT