Hach HQ Series, User Manual

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• Do not use the battery after strong shock or vibration occurs.
• Do not expose the battery to fire or ignition.
• Keep the battery at temperatures less than 70 °C (158 °F).
• Keep the battery dry and away from water.
• Prevent contact between the positive and negative battery terminals.
• Do not let unauthorized persons touch the battery.
• Discard the battery in accordance with local, regional and national regulations.
• Do not use or store the instrument in direct sunlight, near a heat source or in high temperature
environments such as a closed vehicle in direct sunlight.
5.2 Install the battery
W A R N I N G
Fire and explosion hazard. This equipment contains a high energy lithium battery which can ignite
and cause fire or explosion, even without power. To maintain the safety provided by the instrument
enclosure, the instrument enclosure covers must be installed and secured with the supplied
hardware.
W A R N I N G
Explosion and fire hazard. Battery substitution is not permitted. Use only batteries that are supplied by
the instrument manufacturer.
Only use the manufacturer-supplied lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Refer to Figure 3 for battery
installation or removal.
Figure 3 Battery installation and removal
5.3 Charge the battery
D A N G E R
Electrocution hazard. If this equipment is used outdoors or in potentially wet locations, a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupt (GFCI/GFI) device must be used for connecting the equipment to its main power
source.
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