Integra VACUSIP Operating Instructions Manual page 5

VACUSIP - Operating instructions V04
1.2.2 Battery (model 159 000)
1) Charge the VACUSIP device using only the charger supplied by INTEGRA
Biosciences.
2) Old Li-ion batteries may cause a safety risk. We recommend to replace the battery
after 3 years of use. Also replace the battery if the charging intervals are unusually
short or if the charging takes much longer than usual (6 hours or more). These are
indicators that the battery has reached the end of its life-cycle.
3) Li-ion technology bears the risk of thermal runaway and cell rupture if the battery was
damaged. Do not expose the battery to heat (> 60°C) and avoid mechanical stress.
Batteries which were subject to deep discharges may develop internal short circuits,
leading to an increased self-discharge rate and heating during battery charging. This
may also result in thermal runaway and cell rupture.
4) To extend the battery life-cycle, it is recommended to charge the battery every 2
months if the VACUSIP is not used regularly. If the VACUSIP is not used for more than
6 months, unplug the battery, see 3.3.5.
5) If despite all safety measures the VACUSIP Li-ion battery catches fire and toxic
(typically dense, white) fumes emanate from the VACUSIP device, immediately
evacuate the working area. The VACUSIP housing is made of special flame retardant
material that has proven its capability to contain a battery fire. During a battery fire the
housing surface may become very hot. Do not touch the housing by hand and wait at
least 20 minutes after fumes have disappeared before approaching the device. Do no
longer use the VACUSIP device.
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