Portable analyzer
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GA-S1
Version 2015
Do not allow escaped electrolyte to come into contact with fire; the substance is highly
inflammable and may ignite. In case of fire or explosion do not try to extinguish with water. Only
extinguish with dry extinguishing agents (Sand, etc.) or by covering the flame.
Do not allow the fluid electrolyte to contact the eyes. If it does, rinse it off immediately with plenty
of clean water, then seek medical attention.
If fluid electrolyte gets onto your clothes or other objects, wash it off using plenty of water.
LiPo batteries must not be subjected to excessive heat or cold, nor to direct sunshine exposure.
Do not heat the battery, incinerate it, or place it in a microwave oven. These batteries must be
stored and charged in a fireproof container or a LiPo safety bag.
Do not subject the battery to mechanical pressure or shock and never distort or throw it. Protect
from crashes and accidental damage. If a battery is damaged in any way, it must not be used
again and has to be disposed.
Never place the charger and the battery connected to it on an inflammable or electrically
conductive surface. Do not use the battery in the vicinity of any combustible substance or gas.
Never leave the battery unsupervised during the Charge / discharge process, nor when in use.
Make sure to read through the instructions provided with the charger carefully before using it to
charge the battery.
Do not charge a battery which is hot to the touch. Allow the battery to cool down to ambient
temperature before recharging.
Be sure to maintain correct polarity of the battery, and avoid short-circuits - especially involving
non-insulated connector systems.
Do not allow the battery to contact water or any other fluid.
Do not charge the battery with reversed polarity.
Do not solder directly to the battery cells.
Do not modify or open the battery.
Lithium batteries must be charged using a suitable Lithium charger only. Never connect directly to
a main PSU (power supply unit).
Do not use the battery in any location where there is a risk or severe static discharge.
Any of these errors may lead to damage to the battery, explosion or fire.
Never leave batteries unattended while charging.
Battery temperature range
Charge -
> 0°… max. +45°C
Discharge -
> +15°… max. +60°C
Temperature characteristics
Lithium cells feature a pronounced temperature index. This means that the nominal battery capacity is
not available at very low and very high temperatures. It is important to avoid exceeding the maximum
external cell temperature both when charging and discharging; failure to observe this will result in cell
damage and permanent capacity loss. If the maximum temperature is exceeded for a long period, the
cells may be ruined, explode, or even ignite.
Self-discharge
LiPo cells feature an extremely low rate of self-discharge (approx. 0.2% per day), and can therefore be
stored for longer periods without any problems. If the voltage falls below 3 Volts / cell, it is essential to
recharge the battery. Deep-discharging must be avoided, as the cells will be damaged permanently
(capacity loss), eventually rendering the pack unusable for service.
Storage
Before a protracted period of storage batteries should be charged up to the storage voltage of around
3.8 ... 3.9 Volts / cell. After about 3 to 5 months the packs should be recharged again. Do not keep or
