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Care and Transport
CAUTION
Unapproved chargers or cables
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device.
Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. Unapproved
chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
Precautions:
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Use only Leica-approved chargers, batteries, and cables.
4.1
Transport
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock
and vibration. Always carry the product in its container and secure it.
For products for which no container is available use the original packaging or
its equivalent.
When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete
original Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equi-
valent, to protect against shock and vibration.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the
product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and
regulations are observed. Before transportation or shipping, contact your local
passenger or freight transport company.
4.2
Storage
Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in
summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to
information about temperature limits.
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A rechargeable Li-Ion battery powers the instrument. The full performance
of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and
discharge cycles
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The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times. It eventu-
ally wears out
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Do not leave a fully charged battery connected to a charger, as overchar-
ging may shorten its life
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If left unused, a fully charged battery loses its charge over time
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for information about storage tem-
perature range
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After storage recharge batteries before using
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Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be
dried before storing or use
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A storage temperature range of 0 °C to +30 °C / +32 °F to +86 °F in a dry
environment is recommended to minimize self-discharging of the battery
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At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a
40% to 50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage
period the batteries must be recharged
Transport in a road
vehicle
Shipping
Shipping, transport of
batteries
Product
Battery care
Li-Ion batteries
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