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Chapter 5 - INITIALIZATION AND MEASUREMENT
5.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION
HI 9829
is supplied with 4 rechargeable, size C NiMH (Nickel-metal hydride)
batteries.
The battery symbol on the LCD indicates the remaining battery charge. The meter
has a low battery warning, and when the symbol starts blinking, batteries should
be charged or replaced with new ones. When the batteries are discharged the
meter will automatically shut off to avoid erroneous readings.
5.1.1 Meter Battery Installation
Replace batteries in nonhazardous areas only.
Remove the 4 screws on the rear of the instru-
ment and insert the batteries observing polar-
ity.
If you wish to replace the supplied recharge-
able batteries with nonrechargeble alkaline bat-
teries, move the switch in the battery compart-
ment upward.
A warning message is displayed if you
connect the charging cable to a meter with
alkaline batteries.
Nonrechargeable alkaline batteries can explode or leak if you
try to charge them. Verify that the switch is in the up position
when using alkaline batteries to prevent recharging.
Note: Do not mix old and new alkaline batteries.
5.1.2 Charging Meter Batteries
Two cables are available for
charging the
HI 9829
batteries:
HI 710045
and
HI 710046
.
AC power supply
In order to charge the rechargeable batteries, use the
HI 710045
cable and the
12 Vdc power adapter.
• With the meter OFF, disconnect the probe.
• Connect the
HI 710045
cable to the probe connector on the meter and
power adapter, then connect the adapter to an AC power outlet.
• The battery charging animation will be displayed.
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