RhythMedix RhythmStar - Lithium Ion Battery Handling Instructions

Revison 0.8.6 Document No. 01424
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Appendix A—Handling Instructions for Lithium Ion
Battery
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Please read and follow the handling instructions for the battery before use. Improp-
er use of the battery may cause heat, fire, explosion, damage or capacity deterio-
ration of the battery. However, the manufacturer will not guarantee against any ac-
cident caused by the usage which is not written here.
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(When using the battery)
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DANGER
 Do not dip or wet the battery in water, seawater, or other liquid. If the protecting device assembled in
the battery is damaged, the battery may be charged with an abnormal current and voltage, which may result in
the cause of heat generation, explosion, or fire of the battery.
 The battery has a predetermined polarity. If the battery will not connect well to the charger or equipment, do
not try to connect the battery forcefully. Check the polarity first. In the case the battery is connected in
reverse, it is charged reversely and may cause acid leakage, heat generation, explosion, or fire due to an
abnormal chemical reaction.
 Do not put the battery into a fire or heat it. In such a case, the insulator in the battery may be melted, the gas
release vent and protection mechanism may be damaged, all of which may cause heat generation, explosion,
or fire.
 Do not connect the battery reversed in positive (+) and negative (-) terminals in the charger or equipment.
In the case the battery is connected in reverse, it is charged reversely during charge, and causes an excessive
current during discharge, and may cause heat generation, explosion, or fire due to an abnormal chemical
reaction.
 Do not let the battery terminals ( + and - ) contact a wire or any metal ( like a metal necklace or a hairpin ) with
which it carried or stored together. In such a case, the battery is shorted and causes an excessive current,
which may result in heat generation, explosion, or fire.
 Do not apply heavy impact to the battery, or throw or drop it. Strong impact may damage the protecting
device, which may result in heat generation, explosion, or fire of the battery.
 Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stamp on the battery. In such a case, the battery may be
deformed and shorted, and the protecting device may be damaged, which may cause heat generation,
explosion, or fire of the battery.
 Do not solder the battery directly. Heat applied during soldering may damage the insulator or the gas
release vent and protection mechanism, which may result in acid leakage, heat generation, explosion, or fire
of the battery.
 Do not disassemble or alter the battery. The battery contains the protection mechanism and protection
device in order to avoid any danger. If these are damaged, heat, explosion or fire may be caused.
 Charge the battery every 6 months to the amount specified by the manufacturer, even if the battery is not
used. An excessive over-discharge may cause an abnormal chemical reaction, which may result in the cause
of acid leakage, or fire of the battery.