15 TCDS-BA-e-22107.5 Rechargeable battery operation (optional)ATTENTION The rechargeable battery and the battery match with eachother. Only use the delivered mains adapter. Do not use the balance during the loading process. The rechargeable can only be replaced by the same or by atype recommended by the manufacturer. The rechargeable battery is not protected against all environmentalinfluences. If the rechargeable battery is exposed to certain environmentalinfluences, it may set on fire or explode. Persons may be injured ormaterial damage may occur. Protect the rechargeable battery against fire and heat. Do not bring the rechargeable battery in contact with fluids, chemicalsubstances or salt. Do not expose the rechargeable battery to high pressure or microwaves. Under no circumstances the rechargeable batteries and the charging unitmay be modified or manipulated. Do not use a defective, damaged or deformed rechargeable battery. Do not connect or short-circuit the electrical contacts of the rechargeablebattery with metallic objects. Liquid may squirt out from a damaged rechargeable battery. If the liquidgets into contact with the skin or the eyes, the skin and the eyes may beirritated. Ensure the correct polarity when inserting or changing the rechargeablebattery (see instructions in the battery compartment) The rechargeable battery operation is overridden when the mainsadapter is connected. For weighing in mains operation > 48 hrs. therechargeable batteries must be removed! (Danger of overheating). If the rechargeable battery starts to smell, being hot, changingthe colour or being deformed, it must be immediately unpluggedfrom mains supply and from the balance if possible.7.5.1 Load rechargeable batteryThe rechargeable battery pack (Option) is charged using the mains cable supplied.Before the first use, the rechargeable battery package should be charged byconnecting it to the mains power cable for at least 15 hours.To save the rechargeable battery, in menu (see chap.10.3.1.) the automatic switch-off function < Autoff> can be activated.If the capacity of the rechargeable batteries is exhausted, <Lo Bat> appears in thedisplay. Connect the power cable as soon as possible to load the rechargeablebattery. Charging time until complete recharging is approx. 8 h.