Tempest 910-1801, User Manual

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1/ Safety Instructions
Ø Rules to follow regarding the battery to avoid injury and material damage:
§ Do not open the battery.
§
Do not immerse the battery in liquid (IP67).
§ Do not expose to high temperatures (no more than 70°C (158°F)).
§ Do not use chargers other than the
TEMPEST
charger.
§ Do not modify the battery for uses other than the intended purpose.
§
Do not connect the
+
and
-
terminals with a conducting material.
§ Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects.
§ Avoid any impact on the battery, do not pierce or crush. There is also a risk that the protection circuit
would be damaged and the battery would have no protection.
§ A pack damaged following an impact is potentially dangerous and could catch fire due to an internal
short-circuit. It should be monitored carefully as it can take several minutes to catch fire.
§ If your battery experiences a severe impact, do not use it again. Take it to a local recycling centre for
disposal.
§ Do not charge the battery near a source of heat. It might not charge if the protection circuit is
activated.
§
Do not charge near to inflammable liquids or solids.
§ Do not use a battery with visible signs of damage or distortion.
§ Do not reverse the polarities (or contacts), as this might cause abnormal chemical reactions.
§ No longer use or charge a battery if it has obvious anomalies, such as a particular odour, overheating,
distortion or discolouration.
§ Stop charging if the charging process does not end.
§ During transport : package the battery correctly in a box or case to avoid damage.
§ Do not expose to strong oxidising agents.
§ Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, etc.) during use.
§ If the cell electrolytes come into contact with your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If they
come into contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold water and contact a doctor immediately.
Note: If these instructions are not followed, the battery could catch fire...
1 / Safety precaution
§ Do not remove the battery when the B
B-16
is in mains or battery operation.
Note: If the battery is discharged and the B
B-16
is connected to the mains or in operation.
Then stop the fan, disconnect the mains plug and disconnect the battery if necessary.
§ Do not remove the battery from the charger when it is charging.