Battery Replacement; Maintenance; Cleaning; Repairs - LaMotte DC1500 Manual De Instrucciones

display will appear for a few seconds before the power is switched off when the
battery is too low to operate the unit.
To extend the battery life:
• Shut down the unit with the power switch when not taking measurements
or use the power save option to have the unit automatically turn off after 5
minutes.
• Store the unit in a cool dry place.
• Fully charge the battery before storing the unit for extended periods of time.
• Limit backlight use. The unit consumes 3X normal power with the backlight
on. Set the backlight time option to 10 seconds, or select "Button Control"
and keep the backlight off .
 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The lithium ion battery used in this unit should last for many years with normal use.
When it no longer powers the unit long enough to meet testing requirements it will
need to be replaced. Lithium ion batteries that are properly charged and stored do
not usually lose all capacity; they just have less capacity after hundreds of charge
cycles. This unit uses a custom battery assembly that is only available from LaMotte
Company. Battery replacement must be performed at a LaMotte authorized repair
facility. The water resistant housing of this meter should not be opened by the user.
Contact LaMotte Company by phone (1-800-344-3100) or email (tech@lamotte.
com) for a return authorization number.

MAINTENANCE

 CLEANING
Clean the exterior housing with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not allow water to enter
the light chamber or any other parts of the meter. To clean the light chamber and
optics area, point a can of compressed air into the light chamber and blow the
pressurized air into the light chamber. Use a cotton swab dampened with Windex
window cleaner to gently swab the interior of the chamber. Do not use alcohol; it will
leave a thin residue over the optics when dry.
 REPAIRS
Should it be necessary to return the meter for repair or servicing, pack the
meter carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material. A return
authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by calling 800-
344-3100 (US only) or 410-778-3100, faxing 410-778-6394, or emailing tech@
lamotte.com. Often a problem can be resolved over the phone or by email. If a return
of the meter is necessary, attach a letter with the return authorization number,
meter serial number, a brief description of problem and contact information
including phone and FAX numbers to the shipping carton. This information will
enable the service department to make the required repairs more effi ciently.
 METER DISPOSAL
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This equipment
may contain materials that are hazardous to health and the environment. To avoid
harm to the environment and natural resources, the use of appropriate take-back
systems is recommended. The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the meter
encourages the use of these systems when disposing of this equipment.
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