14.4 Disposing of the Instrument
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The PW3198 uses lithium batteries as a power source for saving measurement conditions.
When disposing of this instrument, remove the lithium battery and dispose of battery and instru-
ment in accordance with local regulations.
Dispose the other options appropriately.
14.4 Disposing of the Instrument
• To avoid electric shock, turn off the POWER switch and disconnect the power
cord, voltage cord, and clamp sensor before removing the lithium battery.
• To avoid the possibility of explosion, do not short circuit, disassemble or incin-
erate battery pack. Handle and dispose of batteries in accordance with local
regulations.
• Keep batteries away from children to prevent accidental swallowing.
4. Remove the rear cover and remove the
screw attaching the metal plate.
5. Remove the 2 screws on the front cover.
Lithium Battery Removal
You will need: 1 Phillips head screwdriver (No. 2) and 1 pair of tweezers
1. Turn off the instrument’s power switch.
2. Disconnect all cords, including clamp sen-
sors, voltage cords, and the AC adapter.
3. Remove the 11 screws shown in the follow-
ing diagram with the Phillips head screw-
driver and remove the battery pack cover
and side covers.
Battery pack cover
Side covers
Rear cover