Handling Of Rechargeable Batteries - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

9.3

Handling of rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable batteries are wear parts with a limited service life.
Under optimal condition of use, rechargeable batteries are usually depleted
after approx. 500 charge cycles, and should then be replaced. Handling of
the device, including the batteries, significantly affects the service life of the
batteries. Nonobservance of the following recommendations may signifi-
cantly decrease service life.
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Always store the batteries in a cool and dry place
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Prior to storage batteries must be fully recharged.
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Due to self-discharge, the batteries should be recharged every 6
months to minimum 30%
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The lifetime of Lithium-Ionic batterys mainly depends on the ambient
temperature. On principle batteries are depleted after 2.5 years.
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New batteries should be fully charged prior to first use.
As ATMOS has no influence on the handling of the device, batterys are
excluded from the general guarantee.
A function guarantee of 6 months is effective.
Attention! The use at other charging accessories could result in the risk of
! explosion.
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