Anton/Bauer Trimpac 13/14 - Manual (Page 8)

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GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
AND MAXIMUM LIFE
1. Keep batteries cool or at room temperatures whenever possible.
Sustained elevated temperatures are the primary reason for
premature failure of NiCad batteries:
a. Charging - Charge batteries at room temperature. In warm
climates keep chargers in air conditioned rooms that are
maintained between 65°F to 85°F for best performance.
b. On assignment - Do not leave batteries in a hot vehicle trunk or
exposed to direct sunlight unnecessarily.
c. Storage - If batteries are not going to be used for several months,
they should be fully discharged, sealed in a plastic bag and
stored in a refrigerator or freezer.
2. Use only Anton/Bauer Logic Series Lifesaver Chargers and keep
batteries on the charger until just prior to being used.
3. Return batteries to the Logic Series Charger as soon as possible after
use, preferably within 24 hours.
4. Do not over-discharge batteries - It is quite proper to discharge a
battery until a low voltage warning in the camera or VTR is observed.
However, a switch to a fresh battery should occur as soon as possible
following such indication.
5. Discharging the battery for diagnostic purposes should only be
performed on an occasional basis (once every 6-8 weeks at most).
Unnecessary discharging only detracts from overall life.
6. Periodic cleaning of both the charger terminals and battery terminals
will ensure continued reliable operation. Dirty terminals may cause
the battery to indicate a steady red (“Hold”) mode on the charger.
Cleaning the terminals with a pencil eraser or lightly scraping the
surface with a blunt instrument will help prevent this situation.