Sima wx-268 Benutzerhandbuch
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Battery Installation
The WX-268 uses 5 AA batteries for back-up power. It can run on non-rechargeable
alkaline, or rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries. Use the slide switch located inside the battery compartment (Fig. 1) to select
the battery type. To select “Alkaline” when alkaline batteries are installed, push the switch
to the right. To select “Ni-Cad” when using rechargeable batteries, push the switch to the
left. (See Fig. 1). It is recommended that rechargeable batteries be replaced every three
years.
alkaline, or rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries. Use the slide switch located inside the battery compartment (Fig. 1) to select
the battery type. To select “Alkaline” when alkaline batteries are installed, push the switch
to the right. To select “Ni-Cad” when using rechargeable batteries, push the switch to the
left. (See Fig. 1). It is recommended that rechargeable batteries be replaced every three
years.
DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES!
Always set the battery select switch to “Alkaline” before installing alkaline
batteries. Using the “NiCad” setting with alkaline batteries may cause batteries to
leak and present a a fire hazard.
batteries. Using the “NiCad” setting with alkaline batteries may cause batteries to
leak and present a a fire hazard.
To install or replace the batteries:
- Turn the unit upside down. Locate
the battery compartment door tab
(Fig. 2), press down on the door tab
and lift the cover up to open
- Turn the unit upside down. Locate
the battery compartment door tab
(Fig. 2), press down on the door tab
and lift the cover up to open
- Insert the batteries into the battery
compartment. Be sure to follow the
polarity markings. (Fig. 3)
compartment. Be sure to follow the
polarity markings. (Fig. 3)
- Replace the cover.
NOTES: Rechargeable batteries
must be charged for at least 24 hours
before they are ready. Rechargeable
batteries provide approximately 8-15 hours of operation time. Non-rechargeable alkaline
batteries will provide up to 24 hours of operation time. To maintain maximum backup
time, do not disconnect AC power supply from the unit while in use. Remove the batteries
when the unit
must be charged for at least 24 hours
before they are ready. Rechargeable
batteries provide approximately 8-15 hours of operation time. Non-rechargeable alkaline
batteries will provide up to 24 hours of operation time. To maintain maximum backup
time, do not disconnect AC power supply from the unit while in use. Remove the batteries
when the unit
is not used for a prolonged period of time.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
NiCad Alkaline
NiCad Alkaline