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o If exceeded, it may cause overturning, falling load and damage to the robot.
o See also Loading MARC safely on page 32 .
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Turn off the main power and remove battery before attempting any troubleshooting or repair.
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Do not manually push the cart at speeds greater than 1.3M/second (3 MPH) to allow for accurate mapping.
• Do not use the cart to tow or push any other item. For example, do not attach a trailer, broom , or plow to the
cart.
• Do not try to manually push or move the cart in any way while it is moving on its own.
Lithium -ion battery use, storage and safety
Lithium batteries are power sources with high energy content and are designed to represent the
highest possible degree of safety.
Potential hazards
Lithium -ion battery packs may get hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury if they are abused electrically or
mechanically.
Observe the following precautions when handling using and storing lithium-ion batteries:
• Never leave power on to battery when not in use.
• Never short-circuit or connect loads other than the intended system to the battery.
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Do not connect with false polarity.
• Do not expose to temperature beyond the specified temperature range or incinerate the battery.
• Do not crush, puncture , or disassemble the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may
cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
• Do not allow the battery to get wet.
• In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into a person’s eyes, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immedia tely
seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.
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Use only the original charger, and always follow the instructions from the battery manufacturer.
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Disposal: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not regulate the disposal of batteries in small quantities. Whi le
there are no federal regulations for disposal of lithium-ion batteries, many individual states or localities have established their own
guidelines for battery disposal and should be contacted for any disposal guidelines that they may have.
Lithium -ion batteries are presently the most commonly used energy storage devices on motorized equipment. Learning
how to maintain lithium-ion batteries can not only prolong battery lifetime but also protect your device from potential
damage.
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Charge new batteries
It is not necessary to charge over 12 hours when first used. When a device powered by batteries is purchased, sellers will usually
tell us the batteries must first be charged 12 hours before using. This is unnecessary. Unlike common Ni- CD or Ni -MH batteries,
most lithium-ion batteries are activated before leaving the factory. Due to their low self -discharge, it is unnecessary to charge
lithium-ion batteries for such a long cycle when new. Lithium -ion batteries are ready for use when the charger indicates so, and
they will reach their best capacity after 3 or 5 charge/discharge cycles.
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Use appropriate chargers
When choosing a charger, original MūL Technologies chargers are the best choice. A low quality or inappropriately rated battery
charger can lead to shorter run times, premature battery failure, or even fire or explosion.
• Avoid overcharging
Over charging may let the battery's interior rise to a high temperature which is bad for both the battery and the charger. Simply
charging to ‘full’ is good enough and will increase the life of the battery and charger .
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Avoid touching metal contacts
All contacts on batteries need to be kept clean for best performance. When carrying batteries around, do not let the contacts
touch metal objects such as keys; this could cause a short circuit, damaging the battery or potentially resulting in a fire or
explosion.
• Avoid using often in high or low temperature environments
Lithium -ion batteries have optimal working and storage temperatures. If they're continually used in extreme temperature
environments, this will negatively affect battery use time and useful life.