Altendorf F45 ProDrive, Operating Manual

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3.7.4 Handling batteries / accumulators
Information on battery regulations
Danger caused by lithium batteries
If lithium batteries are used or stored outside of their specification, they may be
dangerous. Dangers result primarily from incorrect handling and improper use.
Examples of improper use:
• mechanical damage (internal short-circuit)
• thermal stress (internal short-circuit)
• overloading (strong temperature increase due to exothermic processes).
In Germany:
According to § 5 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Law), § 3
BetrSichV (German Industrial Safety Law), the owner/user must create a risk
assessment to assess the dangers caused by technical equipment and de-
vices.
Measures for damage prevention
The risk potential of lithium batteries is, in addition to the product design, prima-
rily determined by the module or system capacity. The types used by Altendorf
are low-capacity lithium batteries (batteries > 1 kg). The information for dama-
ge prevention applies to both new and used batteries.
General safety regulations
Always observe the following safety regulations:
• Adhere to all specifications by manufacturers and on safety data sheets
• Prevent external short-circuits
• Prevent internal short-circuits (protect from mechanical damage)
• Immediately and properly dispose of damaged products (even in case of
slight damage)
• Do not expose directly and permanently to high temperatures or sources of
heat (e.g. direct sunlight)
• Train employees in the proper handling of lithium batteries (as with hazar-
dous materials)
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Note!
Dispose of used batteries according to the applicable laws and regulati-
ons at a communal collection point or return them to your retailer free of
charge.