5 replacing periodic parts, Battery – Adept Lynx Platform User Manual
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Adept Lynx Platform User's Guide, Rev B
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Chapter 8: Maintenance
2. Press the left (front) side of the panel in, and the latch will hold it.
This is a toggle latch - pressing it once engages it, pressing it a second time releases it.
Rear Inner Cover (Battery)
1. Slide the cover up, so its top tab fits under the rear outer cover.
CAUTION: Pinch hazard. This cover is the most likely to pinch
you if you are not careful, particularly at its bottom edge. Hold the
cover at the bottom, in the center, with two hands.
2. Holding the cover near the center, with both hands, tilt the bottom of the cover down,
towards the platform chassis.
8.5 Replacing Periodic Parts
Battery
The battery is expected to last for approximately 7 years of 16 hours/day, 5 days/week. Life
expectancy for 19/7 is 4 years. (19 hours/day is full-time, with time-out to recharge.)
NOTE: There are no serviceable parts inside the battery case. Do not open it.
WARNING: Replace the battery only with an Adept battery.
Dispose of the battery according to all local and national environmental regulations regarding
electronic components. Refer to:
under Contacts.
DANGER: Follow appropriate ESD procedures during the
removal/replacement phases.
Before removing or installing a battery, remove the rear inner platform cover. Refer to Remov-
ing and Installing Covers on page 85.
Removal
WARNING: The battery is heavy (20 kg/44 lbs). Observe safe lifting
practices when removing or installing the battery.