Battery Safety - FujiFilm SonoSite M-Turbo User Manual

Remove the battery from the system if the system is not likely to be used for some
time.
Do not spill liquid on the system.

Battery safety

To prevent the battery from bursting, igniting, or emitting fumes and causing personal injury
or equipment damage, observe the following precautions.
WARNING: Periodically, check to make sure that the battery charges fully. If the battery fails to
charge fully, replace it.
Do not ship a damaged battery without instructions from SonoSite Technical
Support.
Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the positive and negative
terminals with metal objects.
Do not touch battery contacts.
Do not heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
Do not expose the battery to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Keep it away from fire
and other heat sources.
Do not charge the battery near a heat source, such as a fire or heater.
Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
Do not use a damaged battery.
Do not solder a battery.
The polarity of the battery terminals are fixed and cannot be switched or reversed.
Do not force the battery into the system.
Do not connect the battery to an electrical power outlet.
Do not continue recharging the battery if it does not recharge after two successive
six hour charging cycles.
If the battery leaks or emits an odor, remove it from all possible flammable sources.
Caution: To avoid the battery becoming damaged and causing equipment damage, observe
the following precautions:
• Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
Chapter 6: Safety 101