Warnings and Safety Information
As with all devices that use lithium batteries, misuse presents a potential risk of
fire or other dangerous conditions. Read all warnings before use.
WARNING! Do not operate or charge the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system inside a carry
bag or backpack.
Air circulation around the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system
and charger must be provided. Do not obstruct the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium
system’s internal fan or ventilation holes during use or when charging.
WARNING! Do not operate or charge a Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system if the battery gets
uncomfortably hot to the touch.
Unplug all cords and discontinue use immediately.
An excessively hot battery may be damaged.
WARNING! Do not leave your Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system unattended when it is
turned on and in use or charging.
As with all electric equipment, close supervision
is necessary. Do not allow unattended children around this equipment as po-
tentially dangerous conditions may result. Turn the system OFF and unplug the
battery charger when not in use.
When storing your Vagabond Mini™ Lithium, verify that it contains more than 25%
charge. If the charge status is lower than 25%, apply a partial charge, turn the system
OFF, disconnect the battery charger, disconnect the battery and store in a safe, cool, dry
place away from flammable materials.
While the battery can be stored safely in any
state of charge, it should be used and partially recharged every three months for
best battery life, and to avoid ruining the battery’s components. Do not charge
the battery to 100%, and then store it. Also, storing the battery for periods over
a few days when it is nearly discharged may result in a dangerous degradation
of the battery’s internal components, possibly causing overheating and creating
a fire hazard when the battery is then charged again. Do not store a battery in a
hot environment, such as an attic, or in a cold environment below freezing.
WARNING! Do not attempt to charge a battery that has been stored for a long period of
time if it will not power the VML inverter, or show at least a partial charge indication on
the LED charge meter when connected to the VML inverter.
If the battery does not hold
a charge during storage, as indicated by the LED charge status gauge, and it
will not allow the inverter to turn ON, the battery may have been damaged by
improper storage. Recycle the battery and replace it.
WARNING! Do not operate, store, or charge the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system on or
around flammable materials such as newspaper, carpet, wood sawdust, gasoline, etc.
Keep all components away from fire, flames, and heated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not operate, store, or charge the Vagabond Mini Lithium™ system in or
around water, rain, ground moisture, salt spray, dew, or any other liquids. Exposure to
water (especially salt water) increases the risk of a potential battery fire.
In the extremely
unlikely event of a lithium battery fire, use a dry powder fire extinguisher.
The system should ONLY be used in dry, moderate conditions where the equipment is
protected from rain, dirt, sand, and dust.
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