Safety notes
2.4 Lithium batteries
FUS1010 IP65 NEMA 4X & IP66 NEMA 7
Operating Instructions, 01/2013, A5E02951520-AC
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Instrument safety standards
The device has been tested at the factory, based on the safety requirements. In order to
maintain this condition over the expected life of the device the requirements described in
these Operating Instructions must be observed.
NOTICE
Material compatibility
Siemens can provide assistance with the selection of sensor parts. However, the full
responsibility for the selection rests with the customer and Siemens can take no
responsibility for any failure due to material incompatibility.
CE marked equipment
The CE-mark symbolizes the compliance of the device with the following Directives:
● EMC-Directive 2004/108/EC
● Low voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
● ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
2.4 Lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are primary power sources with high energy content designed to represent
the highest possible degree of safety.
WARNING
Potential hazard
Lithium batteries may present a potential hazard if they are abused electrically or
mechanically.
Observe the following precautions when handling and using lithium batteries:
– Do not short-circuit, recharge or connect with false polarity.
– Do not expose to temperature beyond the specified temperature range or incinerate
the battery.
– Do not crush, puncture or open cells or disassemble battery packs.
– Do not weld or solder to the battery’s body.
– Do not expose contents to water.
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