Triplett Fox & Hound 3 – PN: 3397 - Manual (Page 14)

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shortening of the battery’s life may result. DO NOT connect
to the line in Normal Polarity. Damage to the battery may
result.
7.1.4: Testing the Battery in the FOX
After installing the battery, a basic test can be performed to
verify that the battery is powering the FOX. Set Function
Switch (B) to its CONTINUITY / TALK position. Whiles ob-
serving LED (A), short alligator clips (E) together. If the bat-
tery is OK, the LED will light. A bright LED indicates a fresh
battery . . . a dim LED indicates a weak battery . . . no light
from the LED indicates a dead battery.
Helpful Hint:
Although a weak battery in the FOX may not provide adequate
power to operate several talksets, the TONE feature often
works with a weak battery, and the POLARITY test does not
require a battery to work.
7.2: The HOUND 3
7.2.1: Installing a 9 volt battery in the HOUND 3
Remove Battery Cover (JJ) by pressing the release tab to-
wards probe end of the case. Remove Battery Connector (HH)
and Battery Strap (II). Snap Connector to 9 volt battery and
slide Strap over battery. Position Strap so that the finger tab
is on the side of the battery. Insert battery into HOUND 3
case, placing bottom of battery against foam, and compress-
ing the foam while completing the battery insertion. Lead
wires should be behind battery and “dressed” to allow bat-