Shipment, Rechargeable Battery Handling

This is provided by arranging the packing case so that the arrow marked on top points North.

Charged batteries may be stored together with the range finder unit for up to three months.

13.3.The range finder placed in short-term storage (up to 3 months) is subject to inspection as directed in Section 11.5 and Long Term Storage as directed in Section 13.

13.4.If the range finder is to be stored for over three months, discharge the batteries as directed in Section 16.

14.SHIPMENT

14.1.The range finder unit is to be shipped in wooden package AEP 42.83.368. The range finder is shipped by any transport over distances unlimited in case it is protected from precipitation, spray and sun rays.

14.2.Before transit, the range finder is closed down and all its components are secured in the metallic package AEP 42.86.184 (Fig. 7). All locks and hinges of package and case are secured.

14.3.When carrying the range finder in a truck body, stow it in the front with the cover up and secure so as to prevent impact.

15.RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HANDLING

15.1.The rechargeable battery is supplied in discharged

condition.

15.2.While handling the battery, be certain to:

-avoid contact with any bare circuit components while charging the battery;

-strictly comply with the prescribed charging/discharging procedures.

NEVER:

-dismantle the battery;

-store the battery together with acids, or batteries using acids. 15.3. The battery is subject to charging at an ambient

temperature of (20±5)˚ C.

To charge the battery, do the following:

- unscrew the cover of the battery section on the charging

device;

-place the battery in the section coupling the "+" terminal with the bottom contact of the section, and screw the cover on;

-couple the charging device to the power source using the appropriate cable (see in Section 11.3).

15.3.1. The battery that has been stored in the discharged condition for a maximum of 28 days is to be charged for 15 hours. The toggle switches are placed in the CHARGE and MAIN positions on the charging device.

15.3.2. If the battery has been stored in the discharged condition for a time between 28 days and 3 months, it should be cycled as follows:

-charged as under 15.3.1;