Battery - GoPro Karma User Manual

BATTERY

BATTERY USE AND SAFETY
Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred,
microwave, incinerate, or paint your Karma battery or Karma controller.
Do not insert foreign objects into the battery bay on your Karma. Do
not use your Karma or any GoPro product containing a battery if the
product has been damaged—for example, if cracked, punctured, or in
contact with liquids. Disassembling, damaging, or puncturing the battery
can cause an explosion or fire.
WARNING: Handle and store batteries properly to
avoid injury or damage. Most battery issues arise from
improper handling of batteries and, particularly, from the
continued use of damaged batteries.
Battery fluid can cause serious burns to the skin and eyes. In the unlikely
event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash the affected area with
plenty of water and seek medical advice immediately.
Do not expose your Karma or battery to excessive heat, including direct
sunlight or fire and storage or use inside cars in hot weather, where it
can be exposed to temperatures in excess of 140
cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite. Using your Karma
battery in this manner also may result in loss of performance and a
shortened life expectancy.
If the battery is damaged and ignites, do not use water to extinguish
flames. Instead, use a functioning fire extinguisher. Do not short-circuit
batteries. Avoid storing them around metal objects such as keys, pocket
change, paper clips, and jewelry.
The battery charger must be used indoors only. It is neither designed
nor tested for outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. Make
no modifications to the battery charger. Unauthorized alterations
may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and battery charger
performance, and may void the warranty. Do not drop the battery
charger or batteries.
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BATTERY
The battery is only intended for use with the battery charger provided
with your Karma. Do not continue charging the battery if it does not
reach full charge within two hours. Overcharging may cause the battery
to become hot, rupture, or ignite. If you see any heat deformation or
leakage, properly dispose of the battery.
Do not charge or connect a battery if the power cable has been pinched
or shorted. Always inspect the battery and charger before charging. Do
not pierce, crush, dent, or deform the battery or charger in any way. If
either becomes deformed, properly dispose of it.
Do not dry your Karma which contains batteries with an external heat
source such as a conventional or microwave oven or hair dryer.
Do not attempt to use the Karma battery to power other electronics.
Doing so may result in permanent damage to your product and/or
personal injury.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Most rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries are classified as non-
hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste
stream. Many localities have laws in place requiring battery recycling.
Check your local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable
batteries in your regular trash.
To safely dispose of lithium-polymer batteries, protect terminals from
exposure to other metal with packing, masking, or electrical tape so
they do not cause a fire while being transported. Lithium-polymer
batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for
recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RBRC)
Battery Recycling Program. We encourage you to visit Call2Recycle
at call2recycle.org or call 1-800-BATTERY in North America to find
a convenient recycling location Never dispose of a battery in a fire
because it may explode.
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