1.5.2 Charger and Batteries
WARNING
Electric shock due to missing ground connection
If unit is not connected to ground, death or serious injury can occur.
Precautions:
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The power cable and power outlet must be grounded!
WARNING
Electric shock due to use under wet and severe conditions
If unit becomes wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock.
Precautions:
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If the product becomes humid, it must not be used!
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Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or vehicles.
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Protect the product against humidity.
WARNING
Unauthorised opening of the product
Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock:
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Touching live components
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Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs
Precautions:
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Do not open the product!
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Only GeoMax authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products.
WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical
influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
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Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the product until
they are flat.
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When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must ensure
that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed.
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Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight transport com-
pany.
WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immer-
sion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
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Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not
drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
Safety Directions 9