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Recommendation
Important information regarding lithium ion batteries
Li-Ion batteries are moving in the direction of minimising the physical size and at the same time increasing the capacity. This gives a very size-effective
battery but with a high concentration of energy within a small physical size. It also increases the risk of thermal runaway (see note below) due to internal
short circuits.
The general use of Li-ion batteries has increased and the inherent risk of thermal runaway has led to stricter rules within the transport industry, specifically
air transport, with tightened restrictions placed on the quantity to be transported and handled, and on the storage of specific products moving via air.
The OEMs and end users must recognise that although safe to use, there is still a very small risk of thermal runaway in a Li-Ion cell. The size of that risk
could be as little as 1PPM or even less.
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currently bases our Li-Ion battery design on industry proven cell types that have a proven history (e.g. electric cars). The use of well-proven cell
technology reduces the risk of thermal runaway, but it does not eliminate it. LINAK has completed activities to reduce this risk and the complete battery
package is UL approved.
An external, internationally recognised expert has also reviewed the design to ensure that it is in accordance with the recommendations. Further to that,
LINAK only uses cells from well-recognised manufacturers.
When using Li-Ion batteries, LINAK recommends that the customer carries out a proper risk analysis for their application. The risk analysis must also focus
on non-mounted products that can be in direct contact with flammable materials.
LINAK Li-Ion batteries have no more risk of thermal runaway compared to other Li-Ion cells from well-recognised manufacturers within the market.
Therefore, it is clear that LINAK cannot take responsibility for any failures that occur due to Li-Ion battery inherent failures.
If any of the Li-Ion batteries built into LINAK products is found to be defective under warranty, LINAK will provide a new product to the OEM.
LINAK explicitly disclaims all other remedies. LINAK shall not in any event be liable under any circumstances for any special indirect punitive incidental or
consequential damages or losses arising from any incident related to the inherent risk of thermal runaway in the Li-Ion cell and any use of LINAK products.
Moreover, LINAK explicitly disclaims lost profits, failure to realise expected savings, any claim against our customers by a third party, or any other commercial
or economic losses of any kind, even if LINAK has been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses.
Note: ‘Thermal runaway’ is overheating of a cell and it could lead to a small fire and smoke from the cell.
Transportation
The lithium ion batteries must be packed and transported in accordance with applicable regulations. Always ask your local transportation provider how to
handle the transportation of lithium ion batteries.
Please see the general assembly instructions and the mounting section for detailed information.
Recommendation
The duty cycle printed on the actuator system label must always be respected. If exceeded, there is a risk that the actuator system is damaged.
Unless otherwise specified on the label, the duty cycle is max. 10%, max. 2 min. in use followed by 18 min. not in use.
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