Seaward Apollo 500 - Manual (Page 20)

Operating Altitude 0 to 2000 metres.
16. Maintenance
16.1 Charging the battery pack.
The battery pack will be charged whenever the Apollo 500 is connected to the mains supply regardless of whether it is switched on or off.
The typical charging current is set to 500mA but this may vary as the instrument also includes pre-charge and top up charge modes.
When no tests are being performed the battery pack will be fully re-charged after 7 hours.
16.2 Securing the Apollo 500
Under certain conditions safe operation of the Apollo 500 can no longer be assumed:
Visible damage of the instrument case.
Incorrect measurement results.
Recognisable abuse to the instrument due to prolonged storage under improper conditions.
Recognisable abuse to the instrument due to extraordinary transportation stress.
In these case the Apollo 500 should be immediately switched off, disconnected from any test and measurement function and secured to prevent any further use.
16.3 Cleaning the Apollo 500
Clean the external case of the Apollo 500 with a dry clean cloth.
Avoid using solvents and abrasive scouring agents to clean the external case of the Apollo 500.
16.4 Replacing the battery pack.
Before opening the Apollo 500 battery compartment
ensure that all test leads and accessories are
disconnected.
Power off the instrument.
Disconnect all test leads and accessories.
Position the instrument face down and remove the screw holding the battery compartment cover in place.
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Remove the battery pack from the compartment and unplug the 4 way connector.
Connect the 4 way connector of the new battery to the 4 way header in the battery compartment, put the battery pack into the compartment.
Relocate the battery compartment cover and fasten in position with the battery compartment screw.
ONLY USE A REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACK THAT HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY SEAWARD OR A SEAWARD APPROVED DISTRIBUTOR.
17. Support
The Apollo 500 must be registered with Seaward before support will be made available.
For Technical Support contact:
Tel: (+44) 191 587 8718
For help or advice on Service and Calibration contact:
CalibrationHouse
Seaward Electronic
Bracken Hill
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
Co Durham SR8 2SW
England