Monroe Electronics Charge Plate - Analyzer - model 300 - Manual (Page 17)

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Section 5
MAINTENANCE
Precautions
User maintenance should normally be limited to keeping the instrument clean and free from
physical damage. Store the instrument in its protective carrying pouch when not in use.
Cleaning
Fingerprints and other contaminants may be removed from the case with a clean lint-free
cloth dampened in a 70%/30% mix of clean technical grade isopropyl alcohol and de-ionized
water. DO NOT use soap or detergent.
Battery
Battery charge life depends on type of tests being run.
A complete re-charge cycle takes 10 hours with the power off. The battery voltage is
displayed on the console unit when the Model 300 is plugged into an AC power source and is
turned off.
The Model 300 CPM is designed to be used on a regular basis. If it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time:
1. Leave unit connected to the charger. or
2. Recharge the battery every 60 days. or
3. Recharge the battery and remove one of the leads from the battery, then recharge
battery every 6 months.
Calibration
Calibration is not a user function and is beyond the scope of this manual. Calibration
information is available from the factory. Monroe Electronics recommends annual calibration
and/or when the instrument is damaged or repaired or where called for more often by
contract. Monroe Electronics, Inc. offers repair and calibration services for a fee.
Locating the Serial Numbers
Serial number information is useful when consulting with Monroe Electronics or its
distributors for service.
The console and the plate assembly each have a serial number.
The serial number for the console is located on the rear panel.
The serial number for the plate assembly is located on the bottom of the assembly.