How to Open the Battery Compartment on the T110 Tank Sender Unit for Aquatel Tank Level Indicator

How to Open the Battery Compartment on the T110 Tank Sender Unit for Aquatel Tank Level Indicator

Aquatel's series of tank indicator units provide a straightforward and entirely wireless solution for monitoring tank and cistern water levels. Our scientists are often asked about how to access the battery compartment on the T110 Tank Sender Unit, so they decided to create this short guide that explains how to do it as seamlessly as possible.

Figure 1 Watch an Instrument Choice Scientist demonstrate how to open theT110 Tank Level Indicator's battery compartment here.

How to Open the Battery Compartment on the T110 Tank Sender Unit for Aquatel Tank Level Indicator

Opening the T110 Tank Sender Unit and Installing Batteries

You will need four AA batteries to operate the T110 Tank Sender Unit.

  1. Pull to remove the top lid.
  2. Twist the remaining lid so that the antenna port touches the edge.

    Locked: Antenna port in the centre

    Unlocked: Antenna port touching the edge

  3. Pull to remove the lid. Note: As there is an o-ring keeping the unit watertight, this action can be moderately difficult.
  4. Insert four AA batteries.
  5. Replace the lid. Ensure the antenna port is touching the edge as it was before removal.
  6. Go around the outside of the lid pressing down to ensure the cover is below the o-ring. You should not be able to see the black o-ring. 

    Black O-Ring is visible

    Black O-ring is not visible

  7. Twist the cap to tighten. The antenna port should now sit in the middle.
  8. Carefully replace the top cover and ensure it clicks back into place.

Conclusion

The first step to setting up your Aquatel tank level indicator system is to install the T110 Tank Sender Unit's batteries. Following the eight steps listed above will ensure you can do this confidence.

Need a hand with your Aquatel tank level indicator system?  See the links below or contact us!

Additional links

Want more information on Aquatel's range? Read "The Wireless World of Aquatel Tank Level Indicators"

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