User's Manual

1669-R RFD OPERATOR MANUAL REV. PP1

11. BATTERY MAINTENANCE.

The battery packs will provide optimum performance and maximum life when the

following recommendations are adhered to.

11.1. BATTERY TEMPERATURE:

For maximum efficiency charge batteries when they are between 10 and 30 degrees

Celsius. DO NOT attempt to CHARGE BATTERIES that are BELOW 0 degrees or

ABOVE 40 degrees Celsius. Permanent damage to batteries and or equipment may

result.

11.2. PRE-OPERATION:

Use the Battery Charger Assembly to discharge and then charge the battery of each

unit.

11.3. PERIODIC:

Twice every two months use the Battery Charger Assembly to discharge and then

charge the battery of each unit.

11.4. ANNUAL:

Have the battery packs replaced every 3 years or 300 charge / discharge cycles,

whichever comes first.

11.5. EXTENDED NON-USE:

If the battery has not been discharged and charged within four months, repeat the

discharge / charge cycle four times and check the battery capacity prior to operational

use. Do not exceed storage temperature guidelines as it may reduce battery capacity

and/or cause physical deterioration of battery components.

Storage Time Storage Temperature (deg. C)

<30 days -20 to +50

30 - 90 days -20 to +40

>90 days -20 to +30