Notes On Rechargeable Batteries; A) General Information; B) Additional Information On Lithium Rechargeable Batteries - VOLTCRAFT WB-200 Operating Instructions Manual

6. Notes on rechargeable batteries

Make sure that you have read and understood the following information and safety instructions
before handling rechargeable batteries.

a) General information

• Do not leave rechargeable batteries lying around unattended. Children or pets may swallow them. If
rechargeable batteries have been swallowed, seek medical attention immediately!
• Rechargeable batteries must not be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into a fire. This may cause
a fire or explosion!
• Leaking or damaged rechargeable batteries can cause corrosive injuries in case of contact with the skin.
Therefore you should use suitable protective gloves for this.
• Do not recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries. This may cause a fire or explosion!
• Pay attention to the correct polarity (plus pole/+ and minus pole/-). Both the device and the recharge-
able battery will be damaged if the rechargeable battery is improperly installed. This may cause a fire
or explosion!
• The measuring instrument is equipped with integrated charging electronics designed specifically for the
type of rechargeable battery used.
• If you are not going to use the product for a long time (for example, during storage), remove the recharge-
able Li-ion battery from the device.
• Do not charge/discharge damaged, leaking or deformed rechargeable batteries. This may cause a fire
or explosion! Dispose of unusable rechargeable batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not
continue to use these rechargeable batteries.
• Charge the battery only under supervision. Stop the charging process immediately if you identify any
irregularities on the battery pack (e.g. battery has expanded, etc.).
• Do not dismantle batteries, do not short-circuit them or throw them into a fire. Never attempt to recharge
disposable batteries. There is a risk of explosion.

b) Additional information on lithium rechargeable batteries

• Special care must be taken when charging, operating and handling rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Do not
leave devices with rechargeable Li-ion batteries unattended while charging/discharging.
• The rechargeable battery must not be exposed to temperatures exceeding +50 °C, for example, a car's
interior in summer, etc. (also note all other manufacturer's information!).
• Use only a suitable external charger to charge rechargeable lithium batteries and observe the correct
charging method. Do not use conventional chargers for lithium rechargeable batteries in order to avoid
fire and explosion hazards!
• Store the battery dry and at room temperature. If possible, use a special storage container (e.g. LiPo
bags as in model construction).
• The battery must not get damp or wet.
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