Ion Science GasCheck IS - Manual (Page 10)

GASCHECK 5000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd
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Technical data
Number of batteries required
4
Battery type Alkaline, size AA
Recommended batteries LR6 (R6) or MN1500
Average operating life see Table 2
AAA Rechargeable Battery Pack
1
Average operating life see Table 2
Battery type
Battery life (hours)
Gas Check 5000is
LR6 (R6) * 20
MN1500 * 20
R6S 10
R6PP 10
AAA Rechargeable Battery
Pack 12
* Preferred battery types Table 2 – Average battery life
The use of the back light will dramatically shorten the battery life.
Do not change batteries in a hazardous area.
WARNING
For GasCheck 5000is
Do not modify the GasCheck 5000is equipment to allow any recharging in the
instrument.
AAA Rechargeable Battery Pack (part No. A-31117)
This battery pack has been specially designed to be used with Ion Science’s
intrinsically safe gas detection instruments for example PhoCheck’s, GasCheck’s ,
FirstCheck’s and Hydrosteel 6000 is ATEX approved.
Please refer to the AAA Rechargeable Battery Pack User Instructions supplied
with the batteries.
For Intrinsic Safety T4 Rating in the Gas Check 5000is
AA rechargeable batteries must not be used in the battery holder.
There is no provision for the recharging of batteries within the GasCheck 5000is
therefore please use the Ion Science charger supplied with the AAA Rechargeable
Battery Pack (part No. A-31117)
For alkaline types (MN1500 or LR6) type use only Duracell (Standard, Procell or
Ultra)
or Ever Ready (Energiser) batteries. Alternatively use any zinc carbon types R6PP
or R6S