User's Guide

Installing a Replacement Battery
1. Make sure the IMR is powered off and disconnected from other power sources.
2.
Remove the battery compartment door.
For the IMR-XA and IMR-FT you must first remove the charge base.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment.
Make sure the battery label is facing the ridges on the radio case.
Make sure the wires are along the same side as the connector.
Make sure the removal tab is facing out.
Caution: Do not pinch the battery wires when replacing the battery compartment cover.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover making sure the O-ring gasket is properly aligned for
water tightness.
5. Fasten the battery compartment cover in place with the provided screws.
Tighten the screws to ensure water tightness.
For the IMR-XA and IMR-FT, reinstall the charge base.
6. Plug the USB cable into the radio.
7. Plug the USB cable into a PC or an AC wall adapter, or connect the charge base cable to a
12V DC vehicle accessory adapter.
8. Allow the radio to charge for at least six hours.
Servicing the IMR-XA Charge Base
Itron recommends changing the antenna cable connection in the charge base every 500 dis-
connects. If you take the radio out of the vehicle at the end of each day, you will need to
replace the antenna cable connector about every 2.5 years.
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