Abbott Freestyle PRT03831-xxx - Manual (Page 26)

Install or Replace the Transmitter Battery
Turn the circular battery door counterclockwise with a.
either a coin or your fingernail. (Fig. 1)
Carefully remove the battery door.
b.
Remove the old battery, if any, and discard it properly. c.
Insert a NEW silver oxide 357 d. HC battery with the plus
sign (+) facing you. (Fig. 2)
Important: When inserting the battery in the transmitter,
pay special attention to placing the battery straight in
rather than at an angle. Do not rock the battery back and
forth as this can shorten the battery life.
Replace th
e. e battery door and secure it in place by
rotating clockwise. (Fig. 3)
Note: The battery door must be closed securely to
create a seal. Do not apply excessive force when
closing. Excessive force can damage the plastic material
of the battery door and the transmitter case. If you
are not changing the receiver batteries at this time,
reconnect the transmitter and receiver, then go to
‘Check your work’ at the end of this Section.
Note: The receiver skin must be removed in order to
access the receiver’s battery door.
Locate the battery door on the back of the receiver. a.
Press down on the ridged part of the battery door to b.
slide the battery door completely out.
Remove old batteries, if any, and discard them properly.
c.
Note: Be sure to finish within 5 minutes to prevent
losing the date and time settings.
Insert the new batteries with the positive (+) as shown.
d.
Align the + and - signs of the batteries with the signs as
shown in the battery compartment.
Press each battery into its channel making sure the
e.
battery fits tightly.
Note: The receiver will not operate if the batteries are
not inserted in the proper direction.
Replace the battery door with the tab facing the receiver.
f.
Align the edges of the door with the channel in the g.
battery compartment.
Slide the door into the receiver until it clicks.
h.
Match the screen on your receiver with i. ONE of the screens
in the next table and perform the corresponding step.
Install or Replace the Receiver Batteries
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Battery door
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Install or Replace Transmitter and Receiver Batteries