HME EOS HD - General Battery Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTICES
78
General Battery Safety Instructions for
Battery Models:
BAT50
BATXX batteries are specifically designed only for use
with product(s) offered by:
HM Electronics Inc. (HME)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure the safety and reliability of your Battery, follow
the guidelines in this section.
Using the Battery
WARNING!
Do Not Abuse/Modify Battery Packs
Lithium-ion cells and battery packs may get hot,
explode or ignite and cause serious injury if
modified or abused.
Follow the safety instructions below:
• Do not place the battery in fire or heat the
battery.
• Do not connect the battery backward, so the
polarity is reversed.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and
negative terminal of the battery to each other
with any metal object (such as a wire).
• Do not carry or store the battery together with
necklaces, hairpins or other metal objects.
• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the
battery with a hammer, step on the battery or
otherwise subject it to strong impacts to shocks.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water
or high humidity, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The
battery contains safety and protection devices
which, if damaged, may cause the battery to
generate heat, explode or ignite.
• The protection circuit module provided with
battery packs is not to be used as a substitute
for a shutoff switch.
• Do not place the battery in or near fire, on
stoves or in other high temperature locations.
• Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use
or store the battery in cars in hot weather. Doing
so may cause the battery to generate heat,
explode or ignite. Using the battery in this
manner may also result in a loss of performance
or shortened life expectancy.
• When the battery is worn out, insulate the
terminals with adhesive tape or a similar non-
conducting material before disposal.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if,
while using, charging, or storing the battery, the
battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot,
changes color or shape or appears abnormal in
any other way.
• Do not place the battery in microwave ovens,
high-pressure containers or on induction
cookware.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• Always disconnect the battery before storing or
transporting the battery.
• Always store battery in air tight flame proof
container away from flammable or corrosive
material.
WARNING!
In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets
into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well
with water and immediately seek medical care. If
left untreated, the battery fluid could cause
damage to the eye.
WARNING!
If the device causes abnormal current to flow, it
may cause the battery to become hot, explode,
or ignite causing serious injury.
Charger Types
Your battery must only be charged with a HME/Clear-
Com recommended charger. Any attempt to use other
types of chargers may cause an explosive reaction, fire
or chemical burns. Do not assume that the physical form
of another battery qualifies the charger for use with the
HME/Clear-Com 104G041LF battery.
Charging the Battery
Be sure to follow the warnings listed below while
charging the battery. Failure to do so may cause the
battery to become hot, explode or ignite and cause
serious injury.
• Do not continue charging the battery if it does
not recharge as specified HME/Clear-Com User
Guide, under charging instructions.
• Do not attach the battery to an external charger,
power supply plug or directly to a car’s cigarette
lighter.
• Always visually inspect your battery before
charging and after charging.
• Always allow your battery to cool to its safe
ambient temperature before charging after its
previous discharge cycle.
• Do not charge battery’s on or near any
flammable materials, this will help ensure that if
there is a malfunction it can be contained with
the least amount of damage and injury possible.
Recycling the Battery
When the battery reaches the end of its useful life, the
spent battery should be disposed of by a qualified
recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not mix this
battery with the solid waste stream.
If your business or household does not have a battery
recycling program, go to the following URL or copy and
paste the following URL into your browser, then enter
your zip code for a list of recycling centers:
http://earth911.com
General battery safety instructions for battery model BAT50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Introduction
EOS|HD
Equipment
EOS|HD
Operation
Audio Processing
Functions
Equipment Care
and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Equipment
Specications
EOS|HD Message
Center Guide
Important
Notices