Amprobe PRM-6 - Manual (Page 14)

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Replacing and Disposing of the Battery
W Warning
• To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from the source before
opening the PRM-6 for battery replacement.
• To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or
personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery is low or
dead.
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Note: The PRM-6 contains alkaline battery. Do not dispose of the battery
with other solid waste.
Used batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous
materials handler. Contact your authorized Amprobe Service center for
recycling information.
The PRM-6 uses two 1.5 V AAA batteries (supplied). To replace the batteries,
follow these steps and refer to Figure 3:
1. Disconnect test leads from any power source.
2. Place the PRM-6 face down on a nonabrasive surface and loosen the
battery-door lock with a flat screwdriver.
3. Lift the battery cover away from the PRM-6.
4. Replace the batteries as shown in Figure 3. Observe the battery polarity
shown in the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery cover to the lock position.
AAA
AAA
Figure 3: Replacing batteries