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Manual OP5, OP15
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Warning
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With improper handling, there is a risk of lithium batteries exploding.
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Batteries
– must never be charged,
– must not be opened,
– must not be short-circuited,
– must be protected against polarity reversal,
– must not heat to more than 100
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C,
– must be protected from direct sunshine.
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Humidity should not be allowed to condense on batteries.
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Should transportation become necessary, the forwarding agent concerned
must comply with the Dangerous Chemicals Ordinance (obligatory labe-
ling).
Before you replace a battery, take note of the following:
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Caution
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Battery replacement may be performed only by qualified persons.
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Before replacing a battery, study the ESD guidelines in the appendices to
this manual.
Note
Make sure the voltage supply is switched on when you replace a battery to
prevent a loss of data.
To replace a battery, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the battery cover and take the battery from its holding device.
2. Pull off the connector on the battery lead.
3. Insert the new battery in reverse order.
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Caution
Spent lithium batteries should be treated as special waste. Pack them sepa-
rately in leakproof plastic bags for disposal.
Replacing battery
Maintenance