Kongsberg cNODE Maxi, Instruction Manual

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5 Take out the battery, see the emergency procedure for opening a transponder with a
possible defect battery.
Opening a transponder with defect/possibly defect battery, page 45
Handling a transponder with an open relief
valve
Always read the emergency procedures before handling lithium batteries.
Procedure
1 Evacuate all unnecessary people.
2 Use a full face mask with minimum BE-filter, and protective equipment made of
rubber or plastic.
3 Fasten the transponder to a rope or a crane and immerse in the sea for 24 hours
or permanent. If this method is impossible, the unit can be cooled with copious
amounts of cold water using a fire hose.
4 Repeat this until no gases come out the relief valve and the temperature is low
and stable.
5 Take out the battery, see the emergency procedure for opening a transponder with a
possible defect battery.
Opening a transponder with defect/possibly defect battery, page 45
6 Wash out the residues from the chemical reaction with water.
Handling heated or warm batteries
Always read the emergency procedures before handling lithium batteries.
Procedure
1 Evacuate all unnecessary people.
2 Fasten the battery to a rope or a crane and immerse in the sea for 24 hours or
permanent. If this method is impossible, the unit can be cooled with copious
amounts of cold water using a fire hose.
3 Wash out the residues from the chemical reaction with water.
Kongsberg cNODE Instruction Manual