IPR-12 Manual - Scintrex

GETTING STARTEDINSPECTING YOUR IPR-12The IPR-12 is contained within a rugged, waterproof housing.1.Lift up the two tabs that secure the lid of the case to the instrumenthousing.INSTALLING THE BATTERIES2. Inspect the IPR-12 for any physical damage.Note: Contact Scintrex or your authorized agent immediately if thereis any evidence that the unit was damaged during shipment.3. Compare the contents of the shipping container with the packing slip.Notes:Contact Scintrex or your authorized agent if the contents of thecontainer do not correspond with the packing slip.The lid of the case can be removed by removing the hingeto the Maintenance Section - 'Removing The Lid'pin. ReferThe IPR-12 requires two sets of batteries. One set is to power theinstrument while the other set is to power the display heater. Scintrexsupplies Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) batteries with a 4Ah capacity.Other batteries such as the Alkaline type can be used when you are notable to re-charge the batteries. In an emergency, it is also possible touse Carbon-Zinc flashlight batteries.WARNING: Great care must be taken when handling and storingNiCad batteries as shorting out a cell may result in an explosion orfire.Notes:• Sets of batteriesshould not be mixed as a weak battery may implythat the batteries are discharged and excessive charging decreasesthe lifespan of a battery.• Scintrex recommends rechargeable NiCad batteries with a 4Ahcapacity or greater.• Alkaline batteries can be used where charging facilities are notavailable.• In an emergency, carbon-zinc flashlight batteries can be used.2-1