Reely Rat Max XL - Battery Safety Information; General Information

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7. Battery safety information
Batteries present numerous safety hazards. Compared with conventional NiMH rechargeable bat-
teries, LiPo rechargeable batteries have a high energy content. For this reason, it is essential to
complywithsafetyregulationstopreventtheriskofareorexplosion.
Always observe the following safety information when handling batteries.
a) General information
• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave batteries lying around, as they present a choking hazard for children and pets. Seek im-
mediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed.
• Batteries/rechargeablebatteriesmustneverbeshort-circuited,takenapartorthrownintore.Thismay
cause an explosion!
• When handling leaking or damaged batteries, always use suitable protective gloves to avoid burning
your skin.
• Liquids leaking from batteries are very chemically aggressive. Objects or surfaces coming into contact
with these liquids could be severely damaged. Always store batteries in a suitable location that is not
prone to damage.
• Donotattempttorechargedisposable,non-rechargeablebatteries.Thismaycauseareorexplosion!
Non-rechargeable batteries are only designed to be used once and must be disposed of properly when
they are empty. Only recharge compatible rechargeable batteries and ensure that you use a suitable
battery charger.
• If you do not plan to use the model for an extended period (e.g. during storage), remove the batteries
from the remote control to prevent them from leaking and causing damage. Disconnect the drive battery
and remove it from the model. Keep the remote control batteries and drive battery in a cool, dry place
out of the reach of children.
Installasmokedetectorintheroom.Batteriespresentarehazardandmaygeneratetoxicfumes.
Thisappliesinparticulartomodelbatteries,whicharesubjectedtohighcharging/dischargecurrents
and vibrations.
• Always exchange the entire set of batteries in the remote control. Do not mix full batteries with half-full
ones. Always use batteries of the same type and from the same manufacturer. Never mix non-recharge-
able batteries with rechargeable batteries.
• When inserting batteries into the transmitter or connecting the battery to the model, pay attention to the
polarity markings (plus/+ and minus/-) to ensure that the batteries are connected in the correct polarity.
Shouldyouconnectthebatteryincorrectly,notonlywillthemodelbedamagedbutalsothebattery.This
maycauseareorexplosion!
• Do not expose the charger or drive battery to extremely high/low temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Batteriesmustnotbecomedamporwet.Thesameappliestotheincludedcharger.Thechargermust
only be used in dry, enclosed indoor areas. Moisture on the charger may cause a fatal electric shock!
Thebatterymayalsocauseareorexplosion!
Lithium rechargeable batteries (e.g. LiPo batteries) contain chemicals that are very sensitive to moisture.