4 Maintenance
• Only use accessories for the Looky+ that are approved of by the
producer.
4.1 Battery maintenance
• Remove the batteries from the Looky+ if you do not intend to use
the device for an extended period of time. This will improve the
longevity of the batteries.
• Batteries are sensitive to over-charging. It is recommended to
only charge the batteries when they are completely drained.
• Chargeable NiMh batteries have an auto discharge that strongly
depends on the temperature of the environment (e.g. never leave
your batteries in a car that is parked in direct sunlight).
• New NiMh batteries must be charged several times before reach-
ing their nominal capacity.
• Charge NiMh batteries at least once every 6 months.
• The average lifespan of a rechargeable battery is usually 300
charging cycles, but this depends on the use. Total capacity will
slowly decrease after multiple charging cycles.
• Charge the batteries in a well ventilated environment.
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