TM 9-1550-416-14&P
CAUTION
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BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES FOR
RECEIVER AND SERVO/ BATTERY GROUP
Constant fast charging tends to deteriorate nicad
BATTERIES.
batteries in a very short time. Do not use fast
charging unless it is absolutely necessary.
a. Check the voltage level. Charge the receiver and
servo/battery group battery if the voltage level is below 4.8
NOTE
volts Use the multimeter supplied with the GSE to determine
the receiver and servo/battery group battery voltage. (See fig.
One through twelve receiver and servo/battery group
batteries may be charged (either fast or standard) si-
multaneously or individually.
WARNING
The GSE charger, when utilized for charging the FQM-
117 B-1 and the FQM-117 C-1 system batteries (both
standard and fast charging), must be connected to a
During charging procedure, the metal portions
110-120 vac power source.
of the ground support equipment charger case
will become hot. Avoid contact with the heated
When charging is complete, disconnect the equipment
from the charger to prevent discharge when the charger
surface as burns could result.
is switched off.
Figure 2-34. Voltage checking of the receiver and servo/battery group battery.
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