Flytec 3040/TT34 * - Manual (Page 15)

Operation manual Flytec 3040 Balloon 14
10. Batteries
The 3040 unit is equipped with two independent 9V batteries, or two rechargeable 8,4 Volt
NiMh accumulators (Option).
10.1 Battery replacement
When it becomes necessary to change a battery, verify that the 3040 is switched off!
Remove only one of the spent batteries and replace with a fresh one, then remove the
other battery and replace it with a fresh one. If the power interruption is less than 30-
seconds the time and date will be preserved and will not need to be reset. If the above
procedure is followed there will be minimal power interruption to the CPU. If the 3040 does
not show the time/date after replacing the batteries please follow the procedure in the
section Malfunction/Resetting the Instrument.
10.2 Changeover to rechargeable battery operation
Request the FLYTEC rechargeable battery 3040 SET from your dealer (two 9 V batteries
and one charger). Connect the charger to the charging socket (5). Charge the battery.
minumum for 8 hours. During this time, both batteries are charged automatically.
IMPORTANT: After a long periods of non use, the indicated battery voltage is too high.
The Voltage will drops a minute after switching on the instrument to their actual value. We
therefore recommended to test the Batteries after about a minute in use again. The
average operating time per battery is about 30 hours.
For battery charging is also a car charger available. (Oprtion)
In case of prolonged non-use, the batteries should always be removed!
Defective batteries may damage the instrument by leaking acid!
Corrosion damage caused by defective batteries is not covered by the warranty!
11. Maintenance
This premium-quality multi function instrument is fitted with sensitive sensors which
necessitate a gentle handling of the instrument. Excessive pressure, as may be caused
by vehemently slamming the trunk lid of an automobile, must absolutely be avoided.
In the same way storage of the instrument in humid environment is to be avoided.
The optimal cleanup should be performed by use of a slightly humidified, soft drapery.
Optimal storage is ensured with the textile bag as was supplied along with the instrument.
Self-evidently this bag needs to be clean and dry. In case of malfunction it is necessary
to retrieve the batteries or accumulators for min. 2 hours from the instrument. As a result of
this time span the instrument shall perform a self-test after re-installation of the batteries /
accumulators.
If the malfunction continues to exist, please return the instrument with a short but complete
statement about the problem to your dealer or directly to FLYTEC AG. Ebenaustrasse 18
CH-6048 Horw Switzerland