User's Manual

“The Stocky” User Guide
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7.0 Battery Charging
The batteries in “The Stocky” can be charged by using the 9-pin connector at the back of the
reader.
7.1 Battery Charging Requirements
• Charge for 24 hours for 1
st
initial charge.
• For best results, charge prior to each use.
• To obtain maximum battery life, charge a minimum of every 10-12 weeks if reader is not
being used.
• Due to the uneven supply of mains power, Aleis suggests a form of transient protection
unit be used while charging the reader to help prevent power surges/spikes. Aleis sells
this transient protector part number 4059.
• Charge “The Stocky” using supplied charger only.
• Ensure when fitting charger connector that the male and female groove are
aligned and pushed in correctly.
• When “The Stocky” is charged, the On/Batt Low LED will be in one of two
conditions:
1. If battery has reached its Charged condition, the On/Batt Low LED will be on
constantly (no flashing).
2. If battery has reached its maximum charge time period, the On/Batt Low LED
will flash three times rapidly constantly.
*Note: once “The Stocky” has reached one of the two states, the battery charger
will trickle charge
“The Stocky” for you until the charger is unplugged.
DO NOT CHARGE
“The Stocky” LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.
7.2 Battery Charging Tips
• To ensure that the battery receives a full charge, charge “The Stocky” overnight
(5hrs).
• The battery does not have to be flat to be charged. It is recommended the “The
Stocky”
is charged before each use.
• If the unit is not used for a long period of time, recharge “The Stocky” overnight
prior to use.
• To verify that the unit is charging, ensure the Charge LED on the reader is
illuminated.