Preparations For Use; Charging The Rechargeable Batteries - Dräger X-am 5100 Gebrauchsanweisung

2.2 Intended Use
Portable single gas detection instrument for the continuous monitoring
of the concentration of HCl, HF, H
within the working area and in explosion-hazard areas.
2.3 Intended operating area and operating
conditions
2.3.1 Hazardous areas classified by zones
This instrument is intended for use in hazardous areas classified as
Zone 0, Zone 1 or Zone 2, or in mines in which there is a danger of
firedamp, in a temperature range of -20 °C to +50 °C, and in areas
where gases of explosion groups IIA, IIB or IIC and temperature class
T3 or T4 (depending on batteries and rechargeable battery) may be
present.
In mines, the instrument may only be used in areas with a low risk of
mechanical influence.
Dräger X-am 5100
O or hydrazine in the ambient air
2 2
3 Use
3.1

Preparations for use

Before using the instrument for the first time, the enclosed
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batteries or a charged T4 NiMH power pack (Order No. 83 18 704/
83 22 244) must be inserted, see "Replacing the Batteries /
Rechargeable Batteries" on page 18.
The X-am-5100 is ready for operation.
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3.1.1

Charging the Rechargeable Batteries

WARNING
!
Danger of explosion!
Do not charge underground or in explosion-hazard areas!
The chargers are not designed in accordance with the
regulations for firedamp and explosion protection.
Charge power packs type HBT 0000 or HBT 0100 with the
appropriate Dräger charger. Charge single NiMH cells for
battery holder ABT
manufacturer's specifications. Ambient temperature during
the charging procedure: 0 to +40 °C.
NOTICE
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Even if the instrument is not in use, Dräger recommends that
you store it in the charger (charger module X-am 1/2/5000,
Order No. 83 18 639).
0100 in accordance with
Use
the
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