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CORRECTLY STORING, 
CHARGING AND TRANSPORTING 
LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

RETRON BOX - USER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for RETRON BOX

Page 1: ...CORRECTLY STORING CHARGING AND TRANSPORTING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES RETRON BOX USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...g notices are accompanied by instructions of specific action that must be taken Different keywords War ning Caution indicate different levels of risk Below is an example of a warning notice for a hazard that can pose a risk to health or lead to serious personal injury WARNING Risk of poisoning due to gases formed during combustion z Do not inhale the gases Below is an example of a warning notice f...

Page 3: ...ithium ion rechargeable batteries when they are not being used Transportation of lithium ion rechargeable batteries Appropriate use assumes that all notices in this user guide are followed especially the safety and warning notices Any use of the box which deviates from or goes beyond appropriate use is considered a misuse of the RETRON BOX In particular the following are considered to be a misuse ...

Page 4: ...rounding objects to catch alight In most cases it is then impossible to stop the fire from spreading It is also impossible to stop a considerable volume of gas from forming These gases are highly poisonous and corrosive and must not be inhaled under any circumstances If lithium ion batteries ignite explosively fragments of the battery or casing may shoot through the air causing considerable person...

Page 5: ... missing please contact the retailer Packaging materials should be sorted and sent for recycling Please take into account local guidelines You can also store the packaging for reuse 1 7 8 6 5 4 2 3 4 Fig 1 Design and scope of delivery for the RETRON BOX 1 Box made from coated steel sheet 2 Box lid made from coated steel sheet 3 Seal 4 Snap lock 5 Lock holder 6 Flame retardant grille 7 Cable guide ...

Page 6: ... 1 Fig 3 3 Pull the cable guide out towards the outside see Fig 3 4 Remove the outer casing sections 2 of the cable guide see Fig 4 5 Using a screwdriver split the outer casing sections 2 of the cable fitting see Fig 4 6 The rubber part 3 of the cable guide can now be pulled out see Fig 4 7 Depending on the number of cables being used remove one or both stoppers 4 from the rubber part of the cable...

Page 7: ... or the outside 6 1 INSERTING THE BATTERIES 1 Move the lever of the snap locks into the open position and remove the lid 2 Place a RETRON cushion supplied inside the RETRON BOX so that it fits snugly on the base of the box 3 Place the battery or batteries on the RETRON cushion at the bottom of the box 4 When using the box for storing and transporting place the second cushion on top of the battery ...

Page 8: ...derably Ensure that a sufficient distance is maintained between a loaded RETRON BOX and flammable objects in the surrounding area We recommend that the box is placed on a non flammable mineral based substrate 6 3 WHAT TO DO IF BATTERIES SELF IGNITE z Call the fire service immediately z Never open the RETRON BOX z Inform the fire service about the contents of the RETRON BOX In the event of a fire h...

Page 9: ... rear openings on the flame retardant grille of the box 7 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING The RETRON BOX is virtually maintenance free Components that no longer function properly can only be removed by authorised specialists see Section 8 Repairs and replaced with original spare parts see Section 9 Spare parts If the RETRON BOX has been used intensively over a long period it may be necessary to regrease ...

Page 10: ...SHION See the description in Section 6 1 Inserting the batteries 9 SPARE PARTS The use of anything other than original spare parts is considered a misuse of the product and will invalidate the guarantee and warranty The following are designated as spare parts Cable guide Fire resistant RETRON cushions 10 DISPOSAL Worn materials from the RETRON BOX should be sorted and sent for recycling Disposal i...

Page 11: ... no 210119 1st issue rev 0 dated 18 06 2021 The original certificate of approval can be found on our website at https www ese com en ese world products retron box 12 WARRANTY Statutory warranty applies In the case of warranty claims or faults please contact your retailer Be prepared to show proof of purchase for your RETRON BOX ESE GmbH Nicolaus Otto Str 6 57462 Olpe www ese com retron ese com App...

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