RKI Instruments Eagle Series - Manual (Page 56)

Diffusion Eagle Instruction Manual Maintenance • 51
Maintenance
Displaying the Battery Voltage
Check the battery voltage periodically. Replace or recharge the batteries
before the voltage drops to 4.5 V.
WARNING: Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location before replacing or
recharging the batteries.
To display the battery voltage:
1. From the normal screen, press the DISP/ADJ button to enter display
mode.
2. Press the DISP/ADJ button until the Battery Voltage screen displays.
3. To exit display mode, press the DISP/ADJ button until the normal screen
displays.
Replacing Alkaline Batteries
1. Turn off the Eagle.
2. Unscrew the two large screws on the top of the case, then carefully lift the
top of the case and lay it aside.
3. Remove the batteries and verify that the battery compartment and
electrical contacts are clean.
4. Insert fresh batteries following the label on the inside of the case.
5. Place the top of the case in its original position, then secure it with the
large screws you loosened in step 1.
Recharging Ni-Cd Batteries
1. Turn off the Eagle.
2. Plug the cord from the charger into the Eagle’s battery charger connector.
3. Plug in the AC line cord or 12 VDC supply to the charger. A full charge
takes approximately 8 to 12 hours.
4. Unplug the supply and the charger before using the Eagle. See the
charger label for directions.
WARNING: Use only the Eagle battery charger to charge batteries. The
B A T T E R Y
M I N . 4 . 5 V
B A T T E R Y
6 0 V . N O W