Instrument Storage
The hood and frame assemblies can be detached from
the instrument base and placed inside their own
carrying case without disassembly.
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The LoFlo Balometer
Capture Hood should always be
turned off before re-packing the instrument. If storing
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the LoFlo Balometer
Capture Hood for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage
due to leakage.
Battery Installation
To install the 4 C-size batteries that ship with the LoFlo
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Balometer
Capture Hood:
1. Make sure the LoFlo Balometer
switch is off.
2. Remove the battery cover located on top of the
meter.
3. Slide the battery holder up until the snap connector
is exposed.
4. Disconnect the battery holder from the LoFlo
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Balometer
Capture Hood.
5. Install the 4 C size batteries in the holder.
6. Reconnect the snap connector and slide the battery
holder into the battery compartment.
7. Replace battery cover.
To use and install rechargeable batteries:
NOTE: As an alternative to alkaline batteries, four
Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries are
available from TSI for use in the LoFlo Balometer
Capture Hood.
1. Connect the battery holder loaded with
rechargeable NiCd batteries to the charger and
charge for 12–14 hours.
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Capture Hood
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2. Turn the LoFlo Balometer
3. Reconnect the fully charged battery holder to the
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LoFlo Balometer
Capture Hood and slide battery
holder into the battery compartment.
4. Replace battery cover.
Figure 2
Battery Holder
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Capture Hood off.
Do not try to charge
alkaline batteries.
Do not use the
charger as a battery
substitute. Damage
to the instrument
will result.
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