Lithium Battery Safety; Install The Battery - Hach HQ1110 Manual Básico Del Usuario

5.1 Lithium battery safety

Fire and explosion hazard. Lithium batteries may get hot, explode or ignite and cause
serious injury if exposed to abuse conditions.
• Do not use the battery if there is visible damage.
• Do not use the battery after strong shock or vibration occurs.
• Do not expose the battery to fire or ignition.
• Keep the battery at temperatures less than 70 °C (158 °F).
• Keep the battery dry and away from water.
• Prevent contact between the positive and negative battery terminals.
• Do not let unauthorized persons touch the battery.
• Discard the battery in accordance with local, regional and national regulations.
• Do not use or store the instrument in direct sunlight, near a heat source or in high temperature
environments such as a closed vehicle in direct sunlight.

5.2 Install the battery

Fire and explosion hazard. This equipment contains a high energy lithium battery which
can ignite and cause fire or explosion, even without power. To maintain the safety
provided by the instrument enclosure, the instrument enclosure covers must be installed
and secured with the supplied hardware.
Explosion and fire hazard. Battery substitution is not permitted. Use only batteries that
are supplied by the instrument manufacturer.
Only use the manufacturer-supplied lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Refer to
installation or removal.
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