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Appendix A - Product Safety, Transportation and Disposal of Lithium Batteries
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND USE
Lithium battery cells as recommended for use with this device will provide long, reliable and safe
service when used correctly. To achieve optimum performance and trouble-free operation, the
following precautions should be observed.
ALWAYS take care to fit batteries correctly, observing the ‘+’ and ‘-’ on the battery and
appliance.
ALWAYS replace batteries in your equipment with the type and size of battery specified by
the manufacturer.
ALWAYS remove dead batteries from equipment and all batteries from equipment your
know you are not going to use for a long time.
ALWAYS keep batteries away from small children. If swallowed seek medical advice
immediately and contact the subsidiary of the battery manufacturer in you country.
NEVER deliberately short-circuit batteries.
NEVER take apart, crush, puncture or mutilate lithium batteries.
NEVER bring a damaged cell in contact with water. Lithium metal reacts vigorously with
water producing flammable hydrogen gas which can cause a fire.
PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE
Batteries should be stored at temperatures between 10°C and 25°C with relative humidity not
exceeding 65%. To maximise shelf life excessive
temperature cycling and storage at temperatures
greater than 25°C should be avoided. Storage of lithium batteries at lower temperatures is possible,
providing care is taken in returning the batteries to room temperature prior to use.
Store unused batteries in their packaging and keep away from metal objects which may cause short-
circuit resulting in possible leakage, or in extreme cases an explosion.
CHARGING
Lithium batteries are of the primary type and are NOT designed to be recharged. Attempts to
recharge these batteries can lead to leakage and possibly an explosion.
No responsibility is accepted by the manufacturer for injury or damage resulting from the cells
having been recharged or otherwise abused.
IF PART OR WHOLE OF THE BATTERY IS SWALLOWED
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
NOTE: Lithium batteries are not subject to EC requirements on the classification, packaging and
labelling of dangerous substances or preparations (directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC
as amended).