Safety Information; Storage & Handling; Disposal - Electrovaya PowerPad 160 Safety And Instruction Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read these instructions carefully and save them for future reference.
This battery is designed to provide a safe and transportable form of energy
when handled under conditions of normal and intended use.
It should always be used in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's
recommendations and guidelines.
Do not disassemble the battery. Never puncture, drop, crush, throw,
hit, open, modify or otherwise mutilate the battery or its casing.
Do not submerge. Do not expose the battery to heat above 60˚C (140˚F).
Do not incinerate. Do not insert any foreign object into the charging port.
If the battery is misused or abused, this may result in personal injury from
heat, smoke, fire or explosion.
Keep the battery away from children. Always dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations. Do not incinerate.
• Use only AC adaptors supplied by Electrovaya or by the manufacturer of
your portable computer. Please consult our website at www.electrovaya.com
for a complete list of compatible brands and models of portable computers.
• Do not charge your PowerPad
greater than 24 Volts as this may cause damage to the PowerPad
• For some computer brands, a new AC adapter may be required, which you
may purchase separately from Electrovaya. See "Charging the PowerPad
Battery" for more details.
• Do not use AC adapters with reversible polarities.
• In order to reduce the risk of overcharging, do not charge
the PowerPad for more than 12 consecutive hours.
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• Do not charge the PowerPad
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with an AC adapter that has an output voltage
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on airplanes.
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Storage & Handling
• Always store the battery in a cool and dry place between 0˚C (32 F) and 20˚C
(70˚F), and away from flammable materials.
• The Battery should not be heated or exposed to temperatures exceeding 60˚C
(140˚F); exposure may lead to heat, smoke, fire or explosion. If battery smokes,
swells, or emits a strange smell due to heat exposure, discontinue use and, if
possible, move battery away from the heat source and stay away from it until
it cools.
• Do not submerge the battery in water or any other liquid.
• It is recommended that the battery be kept out of the reach of children.

Disposal

• Do not place in fire.
• Do not incinerate.
• This Battery should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
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