Swarovski Optik RB AFL Manual page 4

1. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Warning!
Risk of fire and burns. Never open, damage, or heat the battery to above
80 °C (176 °F). Observe the safety information. Only the charger supplied
by SWAROVSKI OPTIK should be used.
Possible risks:
– Risk of fire and explosion
– Risk of emission of toxic or corrosive substances
– Risk of burns
When using the product, please note the following:
• Do not continue to use the battery if the outer casing is damaged or if you
suspect the battery is damaged. In this case, contact our customer service
immediately as there is a risk of explosion and/or accident.
– Clear warnings of a defective battery include, for example, deformations
(bulges), melting of areas on the plastic casing (signs of singeing),
discoloration, odor, high heat generation.
• Do not use the battery incorrectly as this can lead to damage to the battery
and an associated risk of fire and explosions.
– Do not attempt to open the battery or take it apart.
– Do not short-circuit the battery. Never store the battery in a hazardous
location in a cardboard box or a drawer where the battery contacts
could short-circuit each other or where they could be short-circuited by
other conductive materials.
– Avoid mechanical stresses (pressure, deformations, impacts).
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– Keep the battery dry and clean. If the battery becomes dirty, dry and
clean the contacts using a clean, dry cloth.
– Do not use any electrically conductive materials for cleaning.
• If the battery leaks, make sure that the fluid does not come into contact with
your skin or eyes, and do not inhale the fumes emitted. If this is the case,
seek medical assistance.
• Do not expose products with batteries to excessive heat (e.g. direct
sunlight, fire, or proximity to heat sources such as radiators or appliances
that produce heat).
2. INFORMATION ON CHARGING THE
LI-ION BATTERY
• Only charge the battery using the RBC battery charger (supplied with the
AFL anti-fog lens) and a suitable power supply that complies with local
regulations or has FCC/CE/IC approval.
• Using damaged cables or chargers or charging in humid environments
may cause electric shocks, fire, injury, or damage to the equipment or other
property.
• The optimum charging temperature is between 15 °C and 25 °C (59 °F
and 77 °F) ambient temperature. The permitted charging temperature is
between 0 °C and 37 °C (32 °F and 99 °F). Do not go below or exceed
this temperature range during charging.
• Do not leave the battery unattended while it is charging.
• Do not leave the battery in the charger for longer than necessary.
• Make sure that the battery is not covered during charging.
• Pay particular attention to any unusual increase in temperature. The battery
should not be hot to the touch during charging.
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