6.Charging and Installing the Battery

In this procedureyou will charge and then install and securethe battery.

1.Charge the battery, using the included battery charger, until it is fully chargedasindicated by theLEDon the charger.Chargingusuallyrequires 8 continuoushours but may varydependingon yourconfiguration.

NOTE: Some internationalmodels may not include a battery or battery charger.

2.Openthebottomback zipper on theportablecase, andinstallthebattery in the battery well. While holding the tie-down straps out of the way, makesure thepower cableis fittedsnugly intothe slot in thewell so that thebatterydoesnotreston it (seetheillustrationInstalling the Battery).

Installing the Battery

Tying Down the Battery

3.Pull the two battery tie-down straps over the top of the battery and connect both ends of each strap over the top, making sure that the straps are pulled tight around the battery and that the battery is seated securely in the battery well.

4.Zip up the back opening.

NOTE: Do NOT connect the power cable to the battery at this time. You should wait until just before fishing to connect the power cable to the battery.

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