Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities Instruction Manual

Installation Manual
3. Grasp and pull to remove the battery from the unit (Figure 44) and safely discard the battery (see "Battery Disposal" on
page 33).
Figure 44: Battery removal
4. Place the new battery into the enclosure with the battery label “This Side Out” visible, as shown.
5. Carefully install the battery connector onto the circuit board. Insert the connector only far enough so that the
connector latch engages. Verify that proper connector polarity is observed.
6. Install the new enclosure cover provided with the battery kit. Tighten each of the four cover screws to
16 inch-pounds, maximum, being careful to not overtighten any of the screws.
Battery Disposal
The battery contains lead and should be handled and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Refer to the Badger Meter Battery Handling Safety Guide, available at www.badgermeter.com, for more information.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY MAY RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
FROM ACID BURNS.
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