Softing PROFIBUS Tester 5 - Notes on Battery Use; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; General Hints and Warnings on Rechargeable Battery Use

Chapter 12 - Notes on battery use
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Notes on battery use
12.1 General hints and warnings on rechargeable battery use
Read the following notes before using or charging your rechargeable battery pack.
Failure to read and follow the below instructions may result in fire, personal injury and
damage to property if charged or used improperly.
CAUTION
The rechargeable battery pack contains < 2 g Lithium.
Softing Industrial Automation GmbH, its distributors or retailers assume no liability for failures to
comply with these warnings and safety guidelines.
By purchasing this battery, the buyer assumes all risks associated with lithium batteries. If you do
not agree with these conditions, return the battery immediately before use.
Never charge batteries unattended. When charging the battery pack you should always remain in
constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may
occur.
Only charge the lithium battery pack when installed in the device and by using the delivered
external AC adapter.
If at any time you witness a battery starting to “balloon” or swell up, discontinue charging process
immediately, disconnect the battery and observe it in a safe place outside of any building or vehicle
and away from any combustible material for approximately 15 minutes. A swell up may cause the
battery to leak. The reaction with air may cause the chemicals to auto-ignition. This may result in
fire.
Avoid short circuits! Never place the cells on a conductive surface.
Cable short circuits can cause fire! If you accidentally short the wires, the battery must be placed in
a safe area for observation for approximately 15 minutes. Additionally, if a short occurs and contact
is made with metal (such as rings on your hand), severe injuries may occur due to conductibility of
electric current.
A battery can still self-ignite even after 10 minutes.
In the event of a crash, you must remove battery for observation and place in a safe open area
away from any combustible material for approximately 30 minutes.
Never store or charge battery pack inside your car in extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures
can self-ignite the battery. Keep in mind the maximum allowed storage temperature. Refer to
Storage and Transportation .
Use caution to avoid puncture of the cell. Puncture of cells may cause fire.
You must not pull the wire leads when you carry or remove the battery from the device.
In case of cells being damaged, do not use the battery anymore!
Do not open the cells! Oxygen and lithium will heavily react with each other!
If the electrolyte gets in contact with your skin or with our eyes, wash immediately with water and
soap and seek medical advice.
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