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Segway RMP – User Guide
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Safety Guidelines
Follow the instructions in this manual carefully for your own safety, the safety of others, and to
maximize battery life and performance.
Related Documents
The information in this chapter provides a basic understanding of Segway RMP Battery Packs.
For more advanced information on Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Packs read the
complementary document, “Battery Care Booklet” posted at www.segway.com/support/docs.
Transportation and Shipping
If you are transporting your Segway RMP, protect the Battery Packs to avoid damage during
shipment. Do not expose the Battery Pack to direct heat or moisture, and avoid heavy vibration
during transportation.
Damaged Battery Packs
If the casing of a Battery Pack breaks open, leaks any substance, becomes excessively hot, or if
you detect an unusual odor, do not use or transport the Battery Pack. Do not handle a damaged
or leaking Battery Pack unless you are wearing disposable rubber gloves, eye protection, and are
in a well-ventilated area. Dispose of the rubber gloves and damaged Battery Pack properly in
accordance with regulations governing disposal of toxic materials.
Shipping Li-ion Battery Packs (on or off your Segway RMP)
Li-ion Battery Packs are considered "Hazardous Materials" under shipping regulations.
You may ship your Segway RMP by ground or sea with Li ion Battery Packs installed. You cannot
ship your Segway RMP by air with Li-ion Battery Packs installed. You cannot ship your Li-ion
Battery Packs separately from your Segway RMP by any means of transport. If you need to
arrange air shipment of your Segway RMP with Li-ion Battery Packs installed, or if you need to
arrange shipment of your Li-ion Battery Packs separate from the Segway RMP by any means of
transport, contact a shipper certified in the regulations and procedures for shipping of “Hazardous
Materials”.
Ground Sea
Air
Battery Packs Installed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed “Hazardous
Materials” regulations apply *
Battery Packs Not Installed
Not Allowed “Hazardous Materials” regulations apply *
*
Contact a shipper certified in the regulations and procedures for shipping of “Hazardous
Materials”.