Ultrasonic velocity tester A1410 PulsarOperation Manual34ACOUSTICCONTROLSYSTEMS3MAINTENANCEThe maintenance of the instrument includes cleaning of the electronic unit from dirt and dust and charging the battery.3.1 BATTERYThe instrument battery can be used in a wide temperature range. The battery capacity is lower at temperatures below zerocentigrade. In the lower temperature range the battery capacity is approximately 15% lower than for normal temperatures.When the battery is completely discharged the instrument will automatically switch off.There is an internal overcharge protection, overcurrent protection and temperature protection inside the battery.The battery lifetime is rated for the guaranteed service period of the instrument.The battery can only be changed at a service center.PLEASE NOTE: THE USER MAY NOT CHANGE THE BATTERY ON HIS OWN AS THIS LEADS TO THE TERMINATION OF THEWARRANTY FOR THE INSTRUMENT!3.2 CHARGING THE BATTERYThe battery can be charged from an external charger or a PC using the USB port.The loading time of the battery depends on the level of its discharge. Completely charge process for the battery would take4 5 hours. Repeated recharging is allowed.The instrument can be operated during the process of charging from an external charger, in this case the charge time willincrease by 2 to 3 times.PLEASE NOTE: TO AVOID THE BATTERY FAILURE NEVER STORE THE INSTRUMENT WITH BATTERY DISCHARGED.3.3 POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONSWhen malfunctions occur during the instrument operation or if you have any questions on how to use the instrument,please contact the manufacturer representatives.