6. Battery and Accumulator Information
• Batteries/accumulators must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Make sure that the batteries/accumulators are inserted with the correct polarity.
• Do not leave the batteries/accumulators lying around in the open; there is a risk of their being
swallowed by children or domestic animals. If swallowed, immediately contact a doctor.
• Leaking or damaged batteries/accumulators can cause burning if they come into contact with
the skin. For this reason you should use suitable protective gloves.
• Make sure that batteries/accumulators are not short-circuited or thrown into a fire. There is a
risk of explosion!
• Never dismantle batteries/accumulators!
• Batteries may not be recharged. There is a risk of explosion!
• In case of longer periods of non-use (e.g. during storage) remove the inserted batteries/
accumulators to avoid damage by a leaking battery/accumulator.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries/accumulators. Do not mix batteries/accumulators
of different types/manufacturers.
• Never mix batteries with accumulators!
Please note:
The multipurpose sensor can be operated by accumulators. However, due to the
lower voltage of accumulators (accumulator = 1. V, battery = 1.5 V) the operating
life can be decreased. Moreover, the radio coverage will be reduced, in rare cases
even malfunctions can be caused.
Therefore, the following rule applies:
If you face any problem during the operation based on accumulators, use batteries
instead of them. We recommend you to operate the weather station, multipurpose
sensor and possibly existing outdoor sensors only with high-quality alkaline batter-
ies.
Please refer to chapter 13 for the environmental-friendly disposal of batteries
and accumulators.
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