Triplett Fox 2 & Hound 3 – PN: 3399 - Manual (Page 18)

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sible for the battery to test OK, and for the TRACER TONE
mode to work, but for the AUDIBLE CONT mode not to work.
This happens when the battery is weak, with enough power
to operate the TRACER TONER mode, but not enough power
to operate the AUDIBLE CONT mode. This condition is most
often seen when a carbon zinc battery is used instead of an
alkaline battery. If the FOX 2 behaves strangely in Beeper
mode, install a new battery.
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-
tery to be fully inserted. The finger tab on the Strap should
be sticking out of the Battery Compartment. This tab is used
to remove the battery. Fold the tab over, and secure the Bat-
tery Cover to the case by inserting the end near the Ear-
phone Jack (GG) first, and snapping the opposite end of the
Cover to the case.
7.2.2: Testing the battery in the HOUND 3
The battery in the HOUND 3 will not last as long as the bat-
tery in the FOX 2. The LED Lights (CC) can be used as a
rough indication of battery charge. With a fresh battery, the