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Safety and Support
CAUTION:
Failure to follow the safety warnings and precautions can result in fire, personal injury and/or
equipment damage not covered under warranty.
CAUTION:
If the internal battery fluid comes into contact with skin, wash the affected area(s) with soap and
water immediately. If it comes into contact with your eye(s), flush them with generous amounts of
water for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
CAUTION:
Always keep batteries away from children.
WARNING:
In the unlikely event a lithium-ion battery catches fire,
DO NOT
attempt to put the fire out with
water, use a Class A, B or C fire extinguisher.
Do:
• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
• Store the battery pack in a non-conductive and fireproof container.
• Store the battery pack at approximately 50% of the capacity.
• Disconnect the battery pack when not in use and for long-term storage.
• Follow applicable laws and regulations for transporting and shipping of batteries.
• Immediately discontinue
use of the battery pack if, while using, charging or storing the battery pack:
•
Emits an unusual smell
•
Feel hot
•
Changes color
•
Changes shape
•
Appears abnormal in any other way.
Battery Pack General Precautions:
• DO NOT
put the battery in fire or heat the battery.
• DO NOT
connect the positive and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object
(
e.g.
wire).
• DO NOT
carry or store the battery pack with neckaces, hairpins or other metal objects.
• DO NOT
carry or store the battery pack with hazardous or combustible materials.
• DO NOT
pierce the battery pack with nails, strike with a hammer, step on or otherwise subject the battery pack to
strong impacts or shocks.
• DO NOT
solder directly onto the battery pack.
• DO NOT
expose the battery pack to water or salt water or allow it to get wet.
• DO NOT
disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery contains safety and protection devices that, if
damaged, can cause the battery to generate heat, rupture or ignite.
• DO NOT
place the battery pack on or near fires, stoves or other high-temperature locations.
• DO NOT
place the battery pack in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures for extended periods of time or store
the battery pack inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery pack to generate heat,
rupture or ignite. Using the battery pack in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a
shortened life expectancy.
• DO NOT
place the battery pack in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on induction cookware.
• DO NOT
ship damaged or potentially defective batteries to YSI or any of our authorized service centers unless
instructed otherwise. All federal and international shipping laws should be consulted prior to shipping
lithium-ion batteries.
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7. Safety and Support
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Safety Warnings and Precautions
