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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II
THE BATTERY PACK
The Explorer II is supplied with a sealed rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack and a battery pack designed to accept alkaline AA batteries. Removal instructions apply to both types of pack. Battery installation instructions apply to alkaline battery replacement only.
Removal of battery pack
Figure 3.1
CAUTION Ensure that the detector is turned OFF before
proceeding with any of the following directions.
| STEP 1 | Prop or rest the detector on a stable flat surface. |
| STEP 2 | Lift the rubber cap of the battery handle assembly. |
| STEP 3 | Raise the yellow tab. This releases the spring loaded battery |
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Figure 3.1 | Removal of battery pack STEP 4 | Remove battery pack entirely from handle assembly. |
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| STEP 1 | Remove alkaline battery pack from handle assembly. Slide |
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| the battery pack lid in the direction of the arrow to remove. |
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| Place 8 x ‘AA’ cell alkaline batteries inside. Make sure that |
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| they are aligned as indicated on the label. |
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| STEP 2 | Replace the battery pack lid and slide the pack into the |
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Figure 3.2 | Replacing alkaline | compartment until it ‘clicks’ into place. | ||
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| STEP 3 | Replace the rubber cap, sealing the battery compartment. |
NOTE High quality alkaline batteries are recommended to optimise detector usage time. Rechargeable alkaline batteries may be used but must be removed and recharged separately.
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THE BATTERY PACK