Battery Safety - Datalogic Gryphon I GD4132 Product Reference Manual

Battery Safety

To reinstall, charge and/or perform any other action on the battery, follow the
instructions in this manual.
Before installing the Battery, read "Battery Safety" on this and the following pages. Data-
logic recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum
performance.
Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the scanner. When the battery is
used in devices other than the designated product, it may damage the battery or reduce its
life expectancy. If the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may cause the battery
to become hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury.
WARNING
Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury if
exposed to abusive conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below:
• Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery pack to each other
with any metal object (such as wire).
• Do not carry or store the battery pack together with metal objects.
• Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike it with a hammer, step on it or otherwise sub-
ject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not apply voltages to the battery pack contacts.
In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into your eye, do not rub the eye.
Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid
could cause damage to the eye.
WARNING
• Always charge the battery at 32° – 104°F (0° - 40°C) temperature range.
• Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Data-
logic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the device and void your warranty.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices,
CAUTION
which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
• Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations.
• Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather.
Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite. Using the battery in this man-
ner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.
• Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on induction cookware.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging or storing the battery, the bat-
tery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other
way.
• Do not replace the battery pack when the device is turned on.
• Do not remove or damage the battery pack's label.
• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any part.
• Battery pack usage by children should be supervised.
As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose capacity over
time. Capacity deterioration is noticeable after one year of service whether the
battery is in use or not. It is difficult to precisely predict the finite life of a LI
battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at 500 charge cycles. In other words,
the batteries should be expected to take 500 full discharge / charge cycles
before needing replacement. This number is higher if partial discharging /
recharging is adhered to rather than full / deep discharging.
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