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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II
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Recharging
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Minelab’s battery chargers are suitable for the Explorer NiMH battery pack only. The battery chargers will not recharge rechargeable alkaline batteries. Using
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Recharging NiMH battery pack with the car charger
The Explorer II is provided with a car charger that boosts the voltage of the car battery (usually about 12V) to a voltage sufficiently high to charge the NiMH battery pack.
STEP 1 Remove battery pack as per instructions on page 24.
STEP 2 Insert the car charger plug into the cigarette lighter socket.
STEP 3 Insert the car charger plug into the socket at the tapered end of the battery pack. A small light on the car charger illuminates indicating that the car charger is in operation.
NOTE Some vehicles will need the ignition to be switched on
to ‘accessories’ for power to be supplied to the charger.
STEP 4 Leave the battery to charge for about 18 hours for a complete recharge. If the battery was not completely discharged, the charging time will be shorter.
The car charger is provided with a 3AG 2Amp fast fuse for short circuit protection that can be accessed by unscrewing the tip of the cigarette lighter plug.
NOTE Charging the battery beyond full capacity will not damage the NiMH battery pack, but it could gradually discharge your car battery.
THE BATTERY PACK