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Safety Warnings
22.2 Battery Safety
To avoid re, serious injury and property damage observe the following
safety guidelines when using, charging or storing the UAV battery packs.
2.2.1 Battery Handling
1. Do not take-off with State of Charge below 50 %.
2. Do not use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries.
3. Do not use a battery that was involved in a crash or any kind of heavy
impact.
4. The temperature of the battery pack must be within the operating tem-
perature range: 20 – 40 °C (68 – 104 °F). Initiate the self-heating function
by pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds.
5. Do not expose the battery pack to direct sunlight. Temperatures over
70 ℃ (158 ℉) may damage the battery pack. To prevent malfunction of
the battery, never y the UAV in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic
environments.
6. Do not expose the battery to water. Replace the battery pack if exposed
to water.
7. If your eyes or skin make contact with any battery chemicals, immediate-
ly wash the affected area with clean running water for at least 15 minutes.
See a doctor immediately.
8. Do not place the UAV battery packs in a microwave, dryer, oven or in a
pressurized container. Do not solder on or close to a UAV battery pack.
Do not place the battery pack near a cooking surface, iron or radiator.
9. Do not drop the battery pack. Do not step on it.
10. Never open or modify the battery pack. Do not short circuit the battery.
11. The battery life may be reduced if it is not used regularly.
12. Avoid touching the battery pack surface directly after the ight. HOT!
RISK OF BURNS!
13. Never disassemble, puncture, shock, incinerate, or heat the battery pack
over 70°C (158 ℉).
2.2.2 Battery Charging
1. To charge the battery follow the guideline as described in this manual.
2. Always use the original battery charger to charge the battery packs.
Quantum-Systems is not responsible or liable for damages caused by
charging the battery with a third-party charger.
3. Only charge the batteries at ambient temperatures of 5 °C to 30 °C
(41 °F - 86 °F).
4. Never connect the battery packs to a wall socket or to car charger outlets
directly.
5. The battery must be charged under supervision. Never charge the bat-
tery pack close to ammable materials or on ammable surfaces.
6. Disconnect the battery when it is fully charged.
7. Do not clean the charger with ammable liquids like denatured alcohol.
8. Never use a damaged charger.
2.2.3 Battery Storage
1. Keep the battery out of reach of children and animals. Do not leave the
battery near heat sources such as furnaces or heaters.
2. Always store the battery at proper ambient temperature: Storage less
than 3 months: -20 °C to 45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F) Storage more than 3
months: 22 °C to 28 °C (72 °F to 82 °F).
3. Always keep the battery dry. Do not expose the battery to water.
4. Never attempt to travel with or transport a damaged battery or a battery
with a power level higher than 25 %.
5. Do not store the battery completely discharged.
6. Always remove the battery from the UAV when it is not in use.
7. Always apply the contacts protection cap if the battery pack is not in use.
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