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Chapter 1 Safety information
Battery and AC/DC safety information
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Battery and AC/DC safety information
Li-Polymer battery
– The Li-Polymer battery is designed for maximum safety.
In particular, each cell is provided with a safety valve to prevent exces-
sive internal pressure in the event of overcharging or exposure to very
high temperatures.
AA Dry Battery Pack
Explosion danger
– Short-circuiting the batteries can result in overheating, explosion or
ignition of the batteries and their surroundings.
– Never short-circuit the battery contacts by touching both contacts
simultaneously with an electrical conducting object.
– Only use AA size dry batteries or rechargeable batteries.
– Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity.
– Battery supplied by Viavi incorporate protection means.
General precautions
Do not use any mains adaptor or battery other than those supplied with
the instrument, or supplied by Viavi as an option for this instrument.
If another adapter or battery is used, it may damage the SmartOTDR
itself.
Using the SmartOTDR with a battery other than the one supplied by the
manufacturer of the SmartOTDR may entail risks of fire or explosion.
The battery may explode, leak or catch fire:
– if it is exposed to high temperature or fire
– if it is opened or dismantled.
Other basic safety precautions are as follows:
– Do not use AC/Adapter/Charger outdoors or in wet or damp loca-
tions
– Connect the AC/Adapter/Charger to the correct mains voltage, as
indicated on the ratings label.
– Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate
the product where people can walk on the power cord.
– Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric chock from lightning.