User's Manual

Battery and Battery Charger
NiMH Battery
The battery capacity depends on the age of the battery and the ambient temperature. Older batteries
lose their capacity over time. The battery capacity diminishes more quickly at temperatures below 0 °C
(32 °F) and above 40 °C (104 °F).
Note:
 Charge the battery fully before initial use and/or after storing for longer than 6 months. When
doing so note that the battery will only reach its full capacity after 3 - 5 charge cycles
(complete charging and discharging)
 Use only the associated HBC charger to charge the battery
 Charge the battery at an ambient temperature of 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F).
 Recharge the battery only when the status LED on the transmitter flashes red, the acoustic
signal sounds and the transmitter vibrates (option).
 Charge the battery fully before storing it for a prolonged period. Otherwise total discharge may
occur.
 Always store rechargeable batteries at room temperature.
 Protect the battery from short circuits and always store it in the protective cover provided.
When handled properly the battery can exceed 500 charging cycles
Battery Charger
Depending on customer selection, an AC or DC charger is available.
Ensure that you observe the following instructions:
 Use this charger only to charge the batteries specified on the type plate.
 The charger may not be used in hazardous areas.
 The charger has to be operated with the voltage indicated on the back.
 The charger has to be used in vehicles or indoors only.
 Use the charger only within the specified temperature range.
 Protect the charger against heat, dust and humidity.
 Do not cover the charger while it is in use.
 Disconnect the charger from the power supply when it is not in use.
 In case of any fault of the charger or the connecting cable disconnect it immediately and put it
out of operation.
 Do not make technical changes to the charger or the connecting cable.
 Defects must be repaired by qualified personnel only.
Three LEDs indicate the actual operating state of the battery.
LED green: Illuminates when battery is charged.
LED orange: Illuminates when battery is charging.
LED red: Illuminates when battery is deep discharged or defective.
Note:
If a deep discharged battery is inserted into the charger, the red LED will illuminate for a few
seconds before charging is started (LED orange illuminates).