GE Venue 50, Basic Service Manual

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Safety Considerations
Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 1-21
5447566-100 English Rev. 7
Battery Safety
To avoid the risk of injury, follow the warning and cautions to
make sure that the battery does not burst, ignite, or generate
heat of fumes.
WARNING
• The battery has a safety device. Do not disassemble or
alter the battery.
• Charge and discharge the batteries only when the ambient
temperature is between 3°C and 40°C (37°F and 104°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 temperature over 50°C
(122°F). Keep it 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 solder a battery.
• DO NOT connect the battery to an electrical power outlet.
WARNING
If the Venue 50 is not being used on a monthly basis, the
battery needs to be removed during the lengthy non-use
period.