Battery Safety - Pliant Crewcom 2400 Operating Manual

Battery Safety

WARNING:DANGER! EXPLOSIVE GASES RISK
Battery explosion is possible if incorrect type is used. Use only batteries approved for use with CrewCom Radio
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Packs.
Do not leave the battery unattended while charging. Immediately unplug unit if battery begins to swell or emit
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smoke while charging. If battery bursts or chemicals begin to leak out of battery housing, the chemicals will
react with the air and cause a fire.
Pliant Technologies recommends keeping a Class-D fire extinguisher available when charging lithium-polymer
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batteries. The chemicals inside lithium-polymer batteries are highly flammable.
Do not allow batteries to overheat (reach temperatures of above140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius)).
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Batteries that appear swollen, deformed or damaged, or that do not fit properly should never be used. Properly
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dispose of any batteries in this condition in accordance with the instructions provided by your local authorities.
For more information and local drop-off sites, visit http://www.call2recycle.org/.
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