DIADOS E
T11035
Service Manual
– Maintenance
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Charging
The batteries recharge whenever DIADOS E is
connected to the power line. The batteries take
about 23 hours to recharge. Overcharging is impos-
sible.
The batteries have a service life of approx. 1 year. If
a set of recharged batteries does not provide power
for the full operating time of approx. 30 hours, the
batteries must be replaced.
NOTE
For the rechargeable batteries to keep their full
capacity, they should be fully discharged and
then recharged again approximately every
3 months.
Replacing the batteries
CAUTION
Improper handling of batteries.
Equipment damage!
Do not operate the DIADOS E with disposable
batteries. Use only the special rechargeable
NiMH batteries.
Follow these steps to replace the NiMH batteries:
Turn off DIADOS E.
Disconnect DIADOS E from the power line.
Remove the lid from the battery compartment on
the rear of the device and remove the NiMH bat-
teries.
Insert 4 new NiMH batteries. Observe the bat-
tery polarity! Use only AA size NiMH batteries
(refer to section 6 Technical Specifications).
Close the battery compartment.
NOTE
New rechargeable batteries will reach their full
capacity only after several charging and dis-
charging cycles.
