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1.3 Warning and General Safety
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD.
This equipment must only be installed as spec-
ified. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. If the battery case has been damaged,
do not touch exposed contents. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Failure to follow these
instructions may result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CHEMICAL HAZARD:
Do not touch the exposed contents of a Lithium cell.
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, read all instructions and cautionary markings on
the unit and all appropriate sections of this manual.
• 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, 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.
