Batteries – Hanna Instruments HI 98188 User Manual

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The instrument is ready with rechargeable batteries inside.
First time you start working with the instrument or when the rechargeable
batteries are changed with new ones, perform the following procedure:
• Work with the instrument until the rechargeable batteries are fully discharged
• Perform a complete charging cycle (about 16hours).
Repeat this procedure 3 times.
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 your 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.

BATTERIES

RECHARGING/REPLACEMENT

HI 98185

pH/ORP/IS

E Meter