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1.3 General Warnings
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
A lithium battery must be installed as specified. Do not disassemble or modify the
battery. If the battery case has been damaged, do not touch exposed contents. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Do not lay tools or other metal parts on top of the battery or across the terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Do not touch the energized surfaces of any electrical component in the battery
system. Before servicing the battery, follow all procedures to fully de-energize the
battery system and use safe handling procedures when handling the battery.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.
Before using the battery and any power electronics, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on all components and appropriate sections of their
manuals.
• Use personal protective equipment when working with batteries.
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
• Promptly dispose or recycle used batteries following local regulations.
• Do not disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture or shred.
• Do not modify, re-manufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the
battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire
explosion or other hazards.
• Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
• Do not lift or carry the battery while in operation.
• When lifting a heavy battery, follow the appropriate standards.
• Only lift, move, or mount following local regulations.
• Take care when handling battery terminals and cabling.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified for
the system. The use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a
risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazards.
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to
contact battery terminals.