What is the correct orientation of the batteries when property installed? My unit suddenly doesn't work, wonder if I am messing up battery orientation
1819532
I don't have it in front of me, but the side of the battery that is flat (without the little knob in the middle) always goes against the spring in the compartment. This is the same for any item you are putting batteries into.
487718
Hmmm, I haven't had that problem, but like other's have said, I would first verify the polarity of the batteries (the + and -) are facing the right direction, and if that still doesn't work, check to see if the metal contacts are actually making good contact with the batteries... if they aren't, you may have to use a small screwdriver or needle nose pliers to pull the metal contacts out just a bit. (be careful not to break it off).
2176199
Several possibilities for the problem. Use quality batteries such as Duricell and be sure to buy from a supplier with a high turn-over. Be very sure that the battery's are fresh. Even a dead battery will measure 1.5 volts but it will not be able to deliver the required current. When operating with low voltage, contact resistance is always a problem. To minimize this resistance issue, always spin the battery's after installation, this polishes the contacts. There is always the possibility that the unit is defective. I have not had any problems with my unit..............hope this helps.............Bill
967626
Make sure the side with writing faces toward the floor when installed. Also turn the battery in a circle until the + and - signs are oriented in the right direction. I had to rotate a few times until it was right because the scale itself not marked
1888900
Try chenging the orientation of the batteries To flip plop. Thats what happened to me.
270634
There should be a switch and the settings marked on the side of the battery enclosure. You have to look closely to see the settings.
817107
Try flippling the battery around a few times, as it only goes into the holder one way....there is a plastic spine down the middle of the battery on oneside that makes it asymmetrical....this battery did fit into my advent baby monitor when i purchased it a few months ago labeit the orientation needs to be correct.
1336156
clean the battery contacts. make sure you tighten it firmly but don't over-torque it. Don't use a tool to tighten it. If that doesn't resolve it, contact the manufacturer. you may have a defective unit.
2246685
read directions...you MUST change the batteries in the outdoor unit first then load batteries, even re-used ones, back into the main unit...otherwise it will not reset and search for the outdoor unit again.
266998
I would suggest that you contact Melnor, the maker of this item. I have NO idea what might be wrong, as long as you've put in new batteries, in the correct direction.
1037574
Only thought I have is that you have the polarity reversed on the battery leads. If the leads are correct, the controller is faulty.
933054
I can't remember what I specifically bought this battery for. It was emergency lighting or a field service monitor. In either case the battery lays on its side so I don't think orientation of the battery matters.
899930
This is a known software bug in the Explorist line. Always set your battery type to 'alkaline' until the bug is found and fixed. This, and lots more info can be found at the magellaninsiders website. I am AzRoute66 and at your service along with a whole load of folks more experienced than I. By the way, your batteries are/were not inferior/defective/discharged - the unit just reported them that way.
93083
Not trying to be flipped, but did you make sure the batteries are in correctly and making contact? It has happened to me before that I misread or just assumed how the batteries went in. I bought 2 of these remotes and had no problems with them at all... Could also be you got a DOA remote... Sorry...
1622703
I would immediately send it back. It has to be defective. My two batteries work just fine. They take the charge and hold it until you are ready to use them. Sorry to hear you had trouble. These are hi-tech units and I do suppose that they are a little temperamental.
913131
Try flipping them, the labels on the battery cover are telling you what should be touching it (+,-) not what the nodes are.
1850984
Check to make sure batteries are installed in the direction they are suppose to be. Sometimes if batteries are not in correct position, it can cause electronic displays to not function properly