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Safety notes
2.4 Lithium batteries
SITRANS LR200 with mA/HART
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Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E32337676-AE
WARNING
Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device or its components have already been operated in non-intrinsically safe circuits
or the electrical specifications have not been observed, the safety of the device is no longer
ensured for use in hazardous areas. There is a risk of explosion.
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Connect the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety" solely to an intrinsically safe
circuit.
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Observe the specifications for the electrical data on the certificate and/or in Technical
2.4
Lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are primary power sources with high energy content designed to provide
the highest possible degree of safety.
WARNING
Potential hazard
Lithium batteries may present a potential hazard if they are abused electrically or
mechanically. Observe the following precautions when handling and using lithium batteries:
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Do not short-circuit, recharge or connect with false polarity.
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Do not expose to temperatures beyond the specified temperature range.
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Do not incinerate.
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Do not crush, puncture or open cells or disassemble.
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Do not weld or solder to the battery’s body.
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Do not expose contents to water.