2-10 Setup and Operation
Battery Precautions
To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following:
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WARNING
To avoid personal injury and property damage,
read these battery precautions on handling,
charging, and disposing of Li-Ion batteries.
Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight, open fires, mi-
crowave ovens, and high-voltage containers. Temperatures over 140º F (60ºC)
may cause damage.
Do not drop or impact the battery.
Do not disassemble the battery.
Do not solder the battery.
Do not puncture the battery.
Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed, has any rust on its cas-
ing, is discolored, overheats, or emits a foul odor.
Keep the battery dry and away from water.
Keep metal objects away from battery terminals. Metal objects in contact with the
terminals can cause a short circuit and damage.
If the battery leaks:
If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing, wash the area immediately with clean
water. Battery fluid can cause a skin rash and damage fabric.
If battery fluid gets into eyes, DO NOT rub; rinse with clear water immediately
and consult a doctor.
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire. There is a danger
of ignition or explosion.
Recharging Battery Precautions
Adhere to the following precautions when recharging the Li-Ion battery.
Read the instructions that came with the battery charger before charging the bat-
tery.
Use only the NEC battery charger designed for your NEC Versa battery type.
Different NEC Versa models require different batteries and battery chargers.
