Battery Information
Battery Warnings
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
A lithium-ion battery is used for this device.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of
damage to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Use only the external battery charger provided by Garmin
®
.
• Only use the battery with Garmin approved products.
• KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
• Do not directly or indirectly short any wiring, terminals, or contacts of the battery.
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove or tamper with the battery or parts of the battery.
• Do not immerse or expose the battery to water or other liquids. Do not allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not store the battery in your vehicle or in high temperature areas. Do not leave the battery exposed to a
heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vessel. To prevent the
possibility of damage, remove the battery from the vessel or store it out of direct sunlight.
• Do not attempt to charge the battery outside of the following range: from 10° to 45°C (from 50° to 113°F).
• Do not operate (discharge) the battery outside of the following temperature range: from -20° to 60°C (from
-4° to 140°F).
• When storing the battery for an extended time period, store within the following temperature range: from 20°
to 40°C (from 68° to 104°F).
• Do not connect any cables to the battery that are not approved for this battery by Garmin.
• Only replace the battery with the correct replacement battery. Using other batteries presents a risk of fire or
explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or
• Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
• Do not leave the battery charging near wood, carpet, paper, or other flammable materials.
• Check the battery charger connections for correct polarity before charging.
• Recharge the battery promptly after it is discharged, ideally within 24 hours. Charge battery every six months
during long term storage to maintain peak performance.
• Do not operate or charge a battery that has been dropped or damaged in any way.
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