- Grasp the tether between the Charging Port Cover (LDAR# 42013) and the crimp.
- Pull the Charging Port Cover straight out.
- TECH TIP: It is important to grasp the ring between the cover and the crimp when removing the Charging Port Cover. This accomplishes two things:
- It protects the cable crimp.
- Ensures you are pulling the Charging Port Cover out straight instead of at an angle.
- Align the red lines on the phx42 charger port and the Push gently and you will feel a click.
- Hold down the power button for 2 seconds to power on the phx42—the light on the power button will breathe/pulse.
TECH TIP:
- It is best to leave the charger connected during calibrations (daily, PreCal, or drift) for best battery performance.
- Best practice is to have the chargers labeled to match a specific phx42. This allows you to quickly identify charger failures.
REMINDERS:
- The Charging Port Cover MUST be in place while using the phx42 in a hazardous area.
- If charging a phx42 with a fully depleted battery, the power button may blink rapidly or not respond at all. Leave the phx42 powered off for a minimum of 90 minutes while connected to charger.
- If the Charging Port Cover is missing, replace it.
- When disconnecting the charger from the charger port, pull by the charger connector DO NOT pull on the power cord as this will result in severing the cord from the charger connector.
Due to the location of the charger port, the Bluetooth® antenna may interfere with disconnecting the charger when using your right hand. If you find this to be an issue, you can either use your left hand to remove the charger, or rotate the phx42 180° to allow for easier access.