Lithium Batteries; Installation In Hazardous Area - Siemens SITRANS FUE1010 IP65 NEMA 4X Operating Instructions Manual

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2.4 Lithium batteries

2.4
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. This is in most circumstances associated with the generation of excessive
heat where internal pressure may cause the cell to rupture.
Thus the following basic precautions should be observed when handling and using lithium
batteries:
• Do not short-circuit, recharge or connect with false polarity.
• Do not expose to temperature beyond the specified temperature range or incinerate the
• 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.
2.5

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!
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FUE1010 IP65 NEMA 4X
Operating Instructions, 12/2014, A5E03086491-AC

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