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Do not connect to a Metron2 when the programmer is connected.
Be careful not to drop – if dropped please do not use.
Do not short circuit the battery – if you suspect this possible then disconnect and do not use.
Do not apply heat to the battery.
Do not expose the battery to open flames.
Never disassemble the battery.
Never deform the battery.
Do not reverse polarity the battery – take extra care to ensure connections are the right way round.
Do not connect 2 or more batteries together.
Do not store the batteries in direct sunlight.
Store batteries in non-conductive trays (e.g. plastic, wood or cardboard).
Do not use near water.
Do not have rings on your fingers when handling batteries, otherwise wear insulating gloves.
First aid measures
Only in case of contact with internal components of the battery:
Skin contact: flush with plenty of water
Eye contact: flush with plenty of water (eyelids held open)
Inhalation: breath fresh air and give oxygen or artificial respiration by specialist people
Ingestion: drink plenty of water and consult a doctor
Fire fighting measures
Evacuate the building and leave it to the professionals. Advise the fire fighters that there are batteries in the
building and the advice is to use extinguishers type D, Lith-X, DO NOT USE WATER in case of battery leakage
Special hazards: irritating vapour
Special protective equipment: wear protective clothing, use self-contained breathing apparatus with filtered
cartridge type ABEK
Leakage measures
In case of break of a battery, all the people must go away from the place where the incident happened and
come back only after the dissolution of the irritating gas.
Broken batteries or battery packs must be covered with sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) or dry sand, place them in
approved container and dispose in accordance with local regulation.
Disposal
Please return batteries to Powelectrics for disposal. Ensure suitable packaging in used. Do not use air freight.
Replacing the Battery
The battery used in the Metron2 must be supplied by Powelectrics Ltd. Its warranty will be void if any other
battery is used as it may damage the Metron2 or cause it to malfunction. To remove the battery, undo the
Velcro strap