Lithium Batteries - Siemens SITRANS LR200 7ML5422 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety notes

2.4 Lithium batteries

Loss of safety of device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i"
If the device or its components have already been operated in non-intrinsically safe circuits
or the electrical specifications have not been observed, the safety of the device is no longer
ensured for use in hazardous areas. There is a risk of explosion.
• Connect the device with type of protection "Intrinsic safety" solely to an intrinsically safe
• Observe the specifications for the electrical data on the certificate and/or in Technical
2.4 Lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are primary power sources with high energy content designed to provide
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:
• Do not short-circuit, recharge or connect with false polarity.
• Do not expose to temperatures beyond the specified temperature range.
• Do not incinerate.
• Do not crush, puncture or open cells or disassemble.
• Do not weld or solder to the battery's body.
• Do not expose contents to water.
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SITRANS LR200 with mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E32337676-AE