Aqua-Vu Z-Series manual Battery and Charger, Fuse

THE BATTERY AND CHARGER

The Aqua-Vu Z model includes a 12-volt, 7-amp sealed and spillproof lead acid battery designed to fit securely in the carrying shuttle. The battery has a one-way relief valve to release excessive gas pressure in case of improper charging. (For battery installation, see No. 3 in the "Easy Setup" section towards the front of this manual.)

Make sure the battery is fully charged before each use. Recharging after every viewing session is recommended. Expect 8 to 12 hours of continuous operation from a fully charged battery, depending on use of the infrared lights. Cold temperatures will also reduce operating time.

Following a few simple rules will prolong battery life and contribute to efficient use of your Aqua Vu unit:

•Charge the battery as soon as possible after purchase.

•Store the battery at moderately cool temperatures. Service life is considerably shortened at temperatures above 85 degrees F.

•Fasten the battery securely in its compartment, and minimize shock to the battery.

•Guard against overcharging. The 500 mA charger (provided with the unit) will not overcharge the battery in most cases. Do not leave the charger connected for more than 24 hours. Do not use a charging system with more than a 2-amp output. High rates of charge can heat up and destroy a battery in a few hours.

•Avoid prolonged battery storage without charging. Batteries stored in a discharged state may initially appear to be damaged and will accept less current than normal. Usually the battery will accept increasing amounts of current, but may take longer than normal to reach a fully charged state. If there is no response the battery may have been discharged too long to recover. Freezing a discharged battery may permanently damage it.

•Always dispose of a battery in a legal and environmentally safe way.

THE FUSE

Between the "Camera In" and "Video In" ports is a "1 AMP" fuse compartment. (A fuse is factory-installed.) This fuse is designed to blow when the battery is connected backwards, or if a short occurs in the system. If the fuse is blown replace it with a standard 1 amp automotive fuse available at hardware and auto parts stores. To remove the fuse, push the cap in and rotate counter-clockwise.

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