LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The VGX uses a 12 volt Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery for
DC operation. Please review the following safety instructions
before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions below
may result in fire, personal injury, and damage to property if
charged or used improperly. Please note that the battery
must be fully charged prior to its initial use.
Please observe the following precautions when using or
handling the battery:
• Do not dispose in fire or expose to high temperature.
• Do not under any circumstances insert the battery with
the positive and negative poles reversed.
• Do not directly connect the battery to power outlets or
12 volt automotive ports.
• Do not connect the positive terminal with the negative
terminal with metals such as wire, etc. Also, do not store or
carry the battery with metal necklaces, etc.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery
contains safety and protective devices which, if damaged, may
cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
• Do not directly solder the battery.
• The battery contains a chemical liquid. If this liquid comes in
contactwith the eyes, this may lead to loss of sight. Without
rubbing the eyes, immediately ush them with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and then consult a doctor.
• Do not use the battery if it shows signs of any leakage, a
change of color or shape, or any other changes in appearance,
an unusual smell, or feels hot.
• Do not wet the battery or place it in water or sea water.
This may lead to the battery generating heat or rusting.
• Do not remove or damage the coating tube. This makes it
easy for
the battery to short-circuit and may cause leakage
or heat generation.
• At all times, store the battery out of reach of small children.
• If the battery is rusted, generating heat, or shows any other
abnormal signs at the time of purchase, take it to the point
of purchase without using it.
• When not using the battery, or not using the unit for a
prolonged period, remove the battery from the unit and store
it in a dry place between the temperatures of -20 degrees
C (-4 degrees F) and +35 degrees C (95 degrees F). This
prevents leakage, rust, and decreased battery performance
and service life.
• Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, in hot cars, in
front of stoves or other hot places. This may lead to leakage
or explosion, and may deteriorate the performance and life
expectancy.
• Only the battery provided with the device, or a compatible re-
placement battery purchased from Soundcast, LLC should be
used in this device. Do not use this battery in any other device.
• When charging the battery, use only the built-in charger
provided in this device. Do not attempt to charge the battery
by any other means, or using any other device. Failure to do so
may cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite and
cause serious injury.
• The temperature range over which the battery can be
charged is 0°C (+32°F) to +45°C (+113°F). The built-in
charger in this device will not charge the battery outside of
this range. Charging the battery at temperatures outside of
this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break,
and may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce
its life expectancy.
• The temperature range over which the battery can be used
is -20°C (-4°F) to +50°C (+122°F). Use of the battery outside
of this temperature range may damage the performance of
the battery or may reduce its life expectancy.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: Lithium-Ion batteries
are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by re-
turning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call
toll free: 1-800-822-8837, or visit www.call2recycle.org
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion
batteries.
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