TM 43-6625-916-12
RADAR TEST SET
0007 00
BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING - Continued
The charger battery compartment is polarized to prevent a battery stick from
making contact if installed with incorrect polarity. Do not use undue force
when installing a battery stick. Damage to battery stick and/or battery charger
may result.
NOTE
Battery stick will not be damaged by undercharging, but number of tests per
charge will be reduced. Continuous undercharging may shorten life of battery
stick.
NOTE
To prevent low battery capacity memory effect, battery stick should be
discharged before charging cycle is begun.
To charge battery stick or (6) commercial C-size NI-CAD or NiMH batteries, proceed as follows:
a. Connect AC adapter (PN: 15-0360-M0) to charger and plug AC adapter into power outlet.
b. Insert battery stick or commercial C-size NI-CAD or NiMH batteries. Flashing yellow light indicates
charging.
c. Charge is completed when light goes off. Approximate charge time for a fully discharged battery stick is
2.5 hours using the external charger.
d. Remove battery stick or six commercial batteries and unplug AC adapter.
Battery Discharging Using External Charger/Discharger
To discharge battery stick or commercial C-size NI-CAD or NiMH batteries, proceed as follows:
a. Unplug AC adapter (PN: 15-0360-M0).
b. Insert battery stick or commercial C-size NI-CAD or NiMH batteries and press DISCHARGE START
button.
c. Red light indicates discharging process.
d. Discharge is completed when red light goes off. Remove battery stick or six commercial batteries.
To Refresh Battery Using External Charger/Discharger
Refresh consists of a complete discharge cycle followed by a complete charge cycle. To refresh battery stick
or commercial C-size NI-CAD or NiMH batteries, proceed as follows:
a. Connect the AC Adapter (PN: 15-0360-M0) to charger and plug the AC Adapter into power outlet.
b. Insert battery stick or (6) commercial C-size NI-CAD or NiMH batteries and press DISCHARGE START
button.
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