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Safety Information
This manual describes the CHC X9x GNSS Receivers. Before you use your receiver, please make sure that you have read and
understood these warnings and safety requirements.
Warnings and Cautions
An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved. Warning and Caution information is intended to
minimize the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Use and Care
The X900+ and X91+ receivers are field ready instruments; however they are also delicate electronic instruments. Take suitable care
to avoid damage to the instrument.
Avoid dropping the receiver as it can change the phase center of the antenna!
Avoid storing the receiver at excessive temperatures (hot or cold) as it will damage the internal batteries.
Avoid storing the batteries at temperatures less than -40° F (-40° C) and temperatures higher than 160°F (70°C) as it will
permanently reduce the battery capacity and life
DO NOT leave the receivers or accessories inside a vehicle in the summer. Temperatures higher than 160°F will permanently reduce
battery capacity and battery life.
Battery Safety and Disposal
The batteries are lithium-ion type cells.
Battery Warnings
WARNING - Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire, and can result
in personal injury and property damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be discolored, warped, or leaking battery fluid.
Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
Do not immerse the battery in water.
Do not store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
Do not drop or puncture the battery.
Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
Do not charge the batteries in chargers other than the supplied charger or a direct replacement.
Do not charge similar batteries in the supplied charger, even if they fit well.
WARNING - Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. The battery fluid is
extremely corrosive, and contact with it will result in personal injury and/or property damage.
If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub
your eyes!
If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid.
Batteries
One or two Lithium-Ion batteries are supplied with your receiver.