MultiRAE User’s Guide21Place the MultiRAE into the cradle (make sure the bottom of the instrument and the alignment pins on thecradle mate properly) and press down until it is locked in place. Then wrap the Velcro strap around theMultiRAE and fasten its end to the mating Velcro on the side of the Truck-Mount.Plug the other end of the charger into a power source. When power is applied and the MultiRAE’s batteryis charging, the LEDs on the left and right sides of the front of the cradle glow red. The LEDs glow greenwhen the battery is fully charged.5.4 Charging With The AutoRAE 2A MultiRAE’s battery can be charged by placing the monitor in an AutoRAE 2 Cradle. Details arecovered in the AutoRAE 2 User’s Guide.5.5 Replacing A BatteryThe MultiRAE battery packs are plug-and-play, and can be replaced on the go without tools. To replacethe MultiRAE battery:1. Remove the battery from the instrument by sliding the tab and tilting out the adapter.Note: The belt clip and rubber boot are removed in the illustration for clarity. They can be left onwhile replacing a battery.2. Tilt a fully charged battery (or alkaline battery adapter) into the battery compartment and place it in theinstrument.3. Slide the tab back into place to secure the battery.To remove: Unfasten the Velcro strip, tiltthe MultiRAE forward, and lift it outTo secure: Press the MultiRAE into the cradleand fasten the Velcro strip.
