Lithium Battery Safety; Install The Battery - Hach FH950 User Manual

mounting hole at the back of the sensor. Make sure that the mounting shaft is completely
engaged with the mounting hole and the thumbscrew is engaged with the groove.
2. Hand tighten the thumbscrew.
3. Move a pole 1 inch or less in diameter through the clamp of the universal sensor mount. Tighten
the clamp.
Note: Instructions for how to mount the sensor on a standard or top setting wading rod are supplied with the
accessory.

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.
• Keep the battery at temperatures less than 60 ºC (140 ºF).
• 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.

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.
Install the supplied lithium battery as shown in
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