Using the device
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Using the device
6.1
Charging the lithium-ion battery
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WARNING!
If batteries are overcharged they may set on fire. Only use the charger supplied.
➤ Place the charger (fig. 3 1, page 4) on a firm base.
➤ Fold the handle of the battery upwards.
➤ Connect the DC connecting lead (fig. 3 2, page 4) of the charger to the battery (fig. 3 3,
page 4).
➤ Connect the charger to the AC power supply.
✓ The LED on the charger shows the battery charge level:
– Red: battery charging is in progress
– Green: the battery is fully charged
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NOTE
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The LED also shows green when there is no battery connected to the charger.
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If the battery has not been charged for a long time, the charger will not immediately
show the charge level. Leave the battery connected to the charger until the LED
shows red.
✓ Charging takes around 5 hours.
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NOTE
If the battery has been completely discharged, the recharging process can take up to
10 hours.
✓ When the battery is charged up, the charger switches off.
6.2
Supplying the cooler with power
➤ Connect the DC plug to your coolbox.
6.3
Checking the charge level
➤ If necessary, disconnect the charger from the battery.
➤ Press the P button.
✓ The battery shows the charge level. The more LEDs that light up, the higher is the battery
charge level.
6.4
Switching on the back-light
➤ Press and hold the P button for between one and three seconds.
✓ The back-light switches on.
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