Maintenance, Storage, Transport and Disposal
R&S
®
FPL1000
1031
User Manual 1178.3370.02 ─ 11
12.3
Handling Batteries
Safe handling of batteries is described in
tenance information is provided here.
Keep the batteries clean and dry. If the terminals become soiled, clean them with a dry,
clean cloth.
Charging batteries
Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Following a long storage period, it
can be necessary to charge and discharge the battery several times to reach full
capacity.
For details on charging batteries, see
Storing batteries
Ideally, store the battery in the product and follow the instructions in <xref "Storage">.
Otherwise, observe the following rules:
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Prevent short-circuiting of the batteries, which can happen if batteries touch each
other or come into contact with metallic objects in the storage container. As storage
container, you can use the product packaging.
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Do not expose to direct sunlight.
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Store the battery at room temperature.
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Store the battery at a state of charge between 50
% and 70
%.
12.4
Storage
Protect the product against dust. Ensure that the environmental conditions, e.g. tem-
perature range and climatic load, meet the values specified in the data sheet.
12.5
Transporting
Lifting and carrying
See:
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"Lifting and carrying the product"
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Chapter 4.1.1, "Lifting and Carrying"
Packing
Use the original packaging material. It consists of antistatic wrap for electrostatic pro-
tection and packing material designed for the product.
Transporting
