Section 5: Battery Characteristics and Handling
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Battery Storage
Store battery packs in a cool place, free from excessive temperature or
humidity. High temperatures significantly increase the aging process. To
reduce aging, fully charge battery packs before long-term storage (30 days or
more). Discharge and then recharge batteries in long-term storage at least once
every six months.
When a battery pack is removed from storage of 30 days or longer,
condition the battery pack before use. See Battery Conditioning and Voltage
Droop above.
Battery Life
If handled and stored properly, the battery pack should operate properly
(discharge and recharge adequately) for approximately 5 years or
500 charge/discharge cycles.
If the battery pack appears to be dead after long-term storage, battery
conditioning (five charge/discharge cycles) can result in the recovery of
approximately 90% of capacity. See Battery Conditioning and Voltage
Droop above.
Battery Safety and Handling
• NiMH battery packs are capable of explosive discharge of energy.
• Never short circuit the battery terminals.
• Never expose NiMH battery packs to temperatures above 55 °C.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, charge, or discharge a damaged
battery pack.
• Do not dispose of NiMH battery packs in fire; they will explode. Recycle
the battery packs or send them back to Sea-Bird for recycling.
Sea-Bird will recycle the packs at no charge; shipping costs are the
user’s responsibility.
• Do not attempt to use the NiMH battery packs in devices not intended for
their use. If you are considering using the pack in an instrument that it was
not originally purchased with, consult Sea-Bird.
• Use only the recommended Sea-Bird battery charger.
• Keep NiMH battery packs dry and free from salt spray.
• NiMH battery packs fit tightly in the instrument housings. When placing a
battery pack in an instrument, align it carefully and slowly insert it
straight into the housing. If not careful, the battery pack shrink wrap can
be torn.
WARNING!
See Shipping Precautions in
Introduction before transporting
the battery pack.
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