Lithium Batteries; Installation In Hazardous Area - Siemens SITRANS FUH1010 Product Instruction Manual

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Lithium batteries

Lithium batteries are primary power sources with high energy content designed to represent
the highest possible degree of safety.
Potential hazard
Lithium batteries may present a potential hazard if they are abused electrically or
mechanically.
 Observe the following precautions when handling and using lithium batteries:
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Installation in hazardous area

Explosion Hazard
Equipment used in hazardous areas must be Ex-approved and marked accordingly.
It is required that the special conditions for safe use provided in the manual and in the Ex
certificate are followed!
Hazardous area approvals
The device is approved for use in hazardous area and has the following approval:
● FM and CSA certified
- Class I, Division 1, Groups ABCD
- Class II, Division 1, Groups EFG
● ATEX
FUH1010 IP65 NEMA 4X Precision Volume
Operating Instructions, 01/2013, A5E32122003-AA
WARNING
– Do not short-circuit, recharge or connect with false polarity.
– Do not expose to temperature beyond the specified temperature range or incinerate
the battery.
– Do not crush, puncture or open cells or disassemble battery packs.
– Do not weld or solder to the battery's body.
– Do not expose contents to water.
WARNING
Safety notes
2.3 Lithium batteries
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