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9
Safety
The following guidelines must be followed in order to ensure the safety of users. If these rules are
ignored Telic will not assume responsibility for any damages that are incurred.
9.1
General battery handling
Because the Picotrack Endurance main power source is a battery with high energy content. They
are designed to represent the highest possible degree of safety. They may, however, present a
potential hazard if they are abused electrically or mechanically. This is in most circumstances
associated with the generation of excessive heat. In this case the internal pressure may cause the
cell case to rupture.
As a result the following general guidelines should be followed when handling the Picotrack
Endurance Battery:
Do not short-circuit
Do not over discharge
Do not incinerate
Do not expose to temperatures beyond the specified temperature range
Do not crush or puncture
Do not open cells, do not disassemble battery packs
Do not expose contents to water
Do not connect with false polarity
Do not weld or solder to the battery’s body
It is very important that only authorized official Telic replacement batteries be used in the
Picotrack Endurance Rechargeable or Primary. Also the batteries included with the devices are only
tested or authorized for use in the Picotrack Endurance. The batteries should never be used in any
other devices unless specifically authorized by Telic, including but not limited to other Telic
products or devices.
No attempt should ever be made to recharge the Picotrack Endurance Primary battery. This
Primary cell is specifically not rechargeable and attempting to do so would be very dangerous.
9.2
Battery storage
Batteries should be stored in rooms with generally low temperature and low humidity levels. While
it is not essential that these storage areas be temperature and humidity controlled, temperatures
should generally be kept below 35 °C and storage areas should be well ventilated. Storage
temperatures above 75 °C should be avoided.
Your Picotrack Endurance batteries should be stored in their original packaging materials or in the
Picotrack Endurance itself. This will eliminate unintentional shorting. Do not store batteries in
conductive anti-static bags or foam unless the resistivity of the material exceeds 1 MΩ. Batteries
should not be placed on or covered with metallic or otherwise conductive material.
Batteries should be stored away from any flammable material in the storage area. Fire
extinguishers for metal fire (class D) are preferred. Do not attempt to extinguish fires with small
amounts of water, sand, or with carbon dioxide extinguishers.
9.3
Battery disposal
The disposal or recycling of batteries is regulated by each European country. In each country, the
manufacturers, importers and users are responsible for the proper disposal. The European
Community (EC) has issued two directives, 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC. These directives are
implemented by each member country of the EC independently and in a different way. In
