Battery Charging - MSA Altair 5X Mode D'emploi

2.3.4 Battery Charging

Risk of explosion: Do not recharge the instrument in
hazardous area.
Use of any charger, other than the charger supplied with
the instrument, may damage or improperly charge
the batteries.
• The charger is capable of charging a completely depleted pack in
less than six hours in normal, room-temperature environments.
NOTE: Allow very hot or cold instruments to stabilize for one hour
at room temperature before attempting to charge.
• Minimum and maximum ambient temperature to charge the
instrument is 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).
• For best results, charge the instrument at room temperature.
To Charge the Instrument
• Firmly insert the charger connector into the charge port on the
back of the instrument.
• An LED in the battery pack is used to indicate the charge status.
• Red = charging
• Green = charged
• Amber = fault
• If a problem is detected during charging (LED turns amber),
disconnect the charger momentarily to reset the charge cycle.
• The charger MUST BE DISCONNECTED for the unit to operate.
• The battery pack may be charged separately from the instrument
• During periods of non-use, the charger may remain connected to
the instrument/battery pack.
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