User's Manual

MAITEACE
MAITEACE
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4.1
4.1
Replacing the Sensor
Replacing the Sensor
Battery
Battery
1. Unscrew the two allen screws about a quarter
of an inch.
2. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver in the battery
cover notch to pry the box away from the
mounting plate. The silicone seal may cause
some resistance.
4. Remove the battery by hand.
5. Remove the remaining silicone from both the
box and the mounting plate.
6. Install the new battery: insert the positive end and
then push in the direction of the positive pole.
8. Apply a non-corrosive RTV silicone all around
the edge of the mounting plate to create a new
seal without bubbles or breaks.
9. Reposition the box over the mounting plate and
screw in the hex screws. Do not over-tighten.
4.
4.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
1/4 in.
1
2
Hex key 5/32 in.
Flat bladed
screwdriver
6
7
New high quality “D”
cell battery: 3.6 V lithium,
or alkaline
Figure: Remove the sensor box from the mounting plate
* Actual battery life will vary greatly depending on
the application, the frequency of use, the age and
quality of the battery etc.
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RTV non-corrosive
silicone
Figure: Install the new battery
Figure: Apply non-corrosive RTV silicone
IMPORTANT!
Protect the interior of the
sensor from dirt and humidity at all times.
!
!
Note: A 3.6 volt lithium “D” cell battery will provide
about two years of battery life, while an alkaline “D”
cell battery will provide less than one year of
battery life*.