GE H48651KR, Service Manual

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GE V
OLUSON
i / V
OLUSON
e
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IRECTION
KTI106052, R
EVISION
10 S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-15
1-3-8 Voluson i / Voluson e Battery Safety
(cont’d)
• Charge batteries only when the ambient temperature is between 0° and 65° C (32° and 149° F).
and discharge the batteries between -10° and 55° C (14° and 131° F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the negative terminals with metal objects.
• Do not heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). Keep the battery away from fire and
other heat sources.
• Do not charge the battery near a heat source, such as, a fire or heater.
• Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
• Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
• Do not use a damaged battery.
• Do not apply solder to a battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical power outlet.
• Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
• Do not place the battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• If the battery leaks or emits an odor, remove it from all possible flammable sources.
• If the battery emits an odor or heat, is deformed or discolored, or in a way appears abnormal during
use, recharging or storage,
immediately remove it and stop using it
.
• If you have any questions about the battery, consult your local GE representative.
• Storage of the battery pack:
Short term (less than 1 month): between 0° C (32° F) and 50° C (122° F).
Long-term (more than 3 months): between 10° C (50° F) and 35° C (95° F).
For further details refer to Chapter 3 - Internal Lithium Ion Battery on page 3-73 .
NOTE: When shipped, the Voluson i / Voluson e battery is in a state of being approximately 30% charged.
Before use, it is necessary to fully charge and discharge the battery pack up to 3 times, in order to utilize
Li-lon smart packs.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
In the event that the Voluson i / Voluson e system will not be used for a long period, it
is necessary to remove the battery from the system while not in use.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
To prevent the battery bursting, igniting, or fumes from the battery causing equipment damage,
always observe the following precautions:
NOTICE
When storing a battery pack for more than 6 months, it is necessary to charge the battery pack at least
once every 6 months in order to prevent leakage and deterioration in performance (as a result of self-
discharging).
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
When charging the battery for the first time after long-term storage, recover the battery pack to original
performance through repeating several cycles of full charging and discharging.