Casella CEL CEL-296 - Manual (Page 29)

4. PREPARATION FOR USE
The CEL-296/3 is fully tested and calibrated in accordance with the
requirements of its specification before it is dispatched from the
factory. To prepare the instrument for use, it Is necessary only to
install the batteries
A set of four standard AA size batteries is required. It is
recommended that alkaline manganese Type LR6 (AA) be used.
Rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries may also be employed but
will give a shorter duty cycle. Zinc carbon batteries are NOT suitable.
The batteries are located in the compartment reached by sliding
open a cover near the bottom right hand side of the instrument.
Correct instrument polarity will he maintained when batteries are
inserted in the orientations shown in Figure 8. The sliding cover
should he removed and replaced carefully, as it has four springs on
it to hold the batteries in place.
Figure 8: Battery polarity
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