Operating Instructions

CHAPTER 11
Battery Information
Improper battery selection, use, installation and care are the
cause of numerous wireless system failures.
Alkaline Batteries:
Alkaline batteries such as Eveready’s
ENERGIZER®
1
and ENERGIZER INDUSTRIAL provide the
most reliable operation in wireless transceivers.
The use of low cost carbon-zinc batteries is NOT
recommended.
Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries - These batteries can save you
money in the long run, as they can be recharged. Typical battery
life is a little less than the length of time alkaline batteries last.
Cold Temperatures and Batteries
The battery life times listed in this section are at room
temperature. Alkaline and Nickel-Metal Hydride battery service
hours fall off significantly at low temperature due to battery
chemistry. Alkaline batteries typically have less than half their
room temperature service life if used at freezing 32° F (0° C). If
you use Alkaline and Nickel-Metal Hybrid batteries at low
temperatures, you need to change them more often.
Another solution is using Lithium AA cells if beltpacks are to be
used in very cold
temperatures. Lithium batteries, like the
Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA cells, are excellent batteries for
cold temperatures. At 15° F (-9° C), Lithium AA cells will last
about seven times longer than Alkaline batteries. This equates to
two hours for Alkaline vs. 14 hours for Lithium. However, the
trade off is Lithium batteries cost more and are less
environmentally-friendly than Alkaline batteries.
Battery Life:
TR-800
Alkaline, 11-13 hours, typical
Nickel Metal Hydride, 10-12 hours, typical
TR-825
Alkaline, 8-10 hours, typical
Nickel Metal Hydride, 7-9hours, typical
Battery Warnings
•
Do not place alkaline battery packs in any battery charger.
Severe charger and battery pack damage may occur.
• Batteries that have been dropped, or otherwise damaged,
should not be used and should be discarded properly.
• Dropping batteries can crack the internal casing causing
leakage or rupture resulting in personal injury or property
damage!
• Insert batteries properly, with the plus (+) and minus (-)
terminals aligned correctly!
• Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries of different
types, or batteries of different brands. This can cause
leakage or rupture, resulting in personal injury or property
damage!
• Immediately remove exhausted batteries from the battery
pack and dispose of properly.
• Replace all used batteries in your device at the same time.
• Do not put batteries or battery-powered devices in very
warm places. Extreme temperatures reduce battery
performance and may also lead to leakage.
• Use only high quality AA-sized batteries in the battery
packs.
• When not in use, disconnect battery pack, remove and store
batteries in a cool, dry place at normal room temperature
until ready to use.
• Keep battery contact surfaces clean by gently rubbing with
a clean pencil eraser or cloth.
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