Charging the V-Accordion battery is easier than ever with the FR-8x/8xb V-accordion model. A “DC adapter” will be provided with the accordion upon purchase, which is what you will use to charge the accordion.
Here's how to install the battery into the FR-8X accordion:
See "How to Install the Battery Pack" in the Owner's Manual for details.
- Set the accordion down so that you can access the back of it, and un-button the chest pad so you can take it off.
- Remove the cover to the battery compartment using a quarter or a screw driver.
To install the battery, look for the loose wire coming out of the accordion, and connect it to the loose wire coming from the battery. - Put the battery in the compartment
- Place the battery cover back on, screwing it on tightly with a tool.
- Button the chest pad back onto the accordion
Once you’ve installed the battery into the accordion, you’re ready to charge:
- The AC adapter comes in two parts. One half is the main charging unit with a cord attached that will plug into the accordion, while the other half is a separate chord with a normal power outlet plug on one end. Plug these two pieces together.
- Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet to provide power to the charger.
- Plug the other end of the AC adapter into the bottom of the accordion, into the hole that says “DC IN”.
- Press and hold the button on the accordion that says “CHARGE”.
It will blink red a few times, and then will turn into a solid red light. This means that it is charging. - When the light turns green, the accordion is fully charged.
A fully charged FR-8x/8xb battery at the beginning of its life will last around 8-10 hours.