Seaward KD1E - Manual (Page 13)

KD1E Range Operating Instructions
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7.0 Battery Charging
This section is a requirement for digital reading potential
indicators only.
A “BAT” sign on the display of the digital
potential indicator denotes that the battery
requires charging.
During prolonged storage periods the battery will
discharge. In order to increase the battery life
the instrument should be charged periodically.
7.1 Remove the protective cap from the connector on
the bottom of the hand held section of the indicator.
7.2 Insert the 6 pin socket fl ying lead from the
PSU100 battery charger – Seaward Part 124A912
into the connector and fi rmly screw into place.
Connect the mains lead from the charger to a
240VAC 50Hz supply and switch on.
7.3 Once mains has been applied to the battery
charger one LED is continuously illuminated and a
second LED will fl ash approximately every 5
seconds to indicate the digital display battery is
being charged.
7.4 The charging period should be approximately
14 hours. Once charging is complete both LED’s
are switched off.
7.5 On completion of the charging cycle, disconnect
the battery charger supply from mains, disconnect
the 6 pin socket from the base of the potential
indicator and replace the protective cap over
the plug.
Do not use the potential indicator on a high
voltage circuit while the battery is on charge.