Safety Instructions For The Battery And Charger - Sunrise Medical Empulse F55 Directions For Use Manual

7.2 Safety instructions for the battery and charger

WARNING!
Read and observe the following safety instructions and
precautions before activating the battery and before
starting the charging process.
DANGER!
• Failure to comply with the safety precautions and
instructions may damage the product or result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries.
• The lithium-ion battery contains chemical substances,
which may cause hazardous reactions if the safety
instructions specified here are disregarded.
CAUTION!
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage
resulting from non-compliance with these instructions.
Safety instructions and precautions on the use of the
battery:
WARNING!
• Before using for the first time, the battery should be
fully charged.
• The battery must only be used at temperatures
between -20 °C and 60 °C.
• The battery must not be exposed to heat (e.g. radiators)
or fire. External heat exposure can lead to the battery
exploding.
• In the (unlikely) event of the battery overheating or
catching on fire, you must ensure that the battery does
not come into contact with water or other liquids. The
only suitable extinguishing agent that is recommended
by the cell manufacturers is sand.
• If possible, charge the battery after every use.
• For use for any other purpose than the one intended by
Sunrise Medical, you will require the written
authorisation of the manufacturer.
• The battery must not be opened or taken apart.
Improper opening or wilful destruction of the battery
involves the danger of serious injury. In addition,
opening the battery voids any warranty claim.
• Never connect the battery contacts in the charging
socket to metallic objects, or ensure that the contacts
never come into contact with metallic objects (for
example with metal filings).
• If the charging socket is dirty, clean it with a clean and
dry cloth.
• Never immerse the battery in water.
• The useful life of the battery depends, among other
things, on its storage location. Consequently, never
leave the battery in hot locations for prolonged periods.
In particular, use the boot of a car parked in the sun
only for transport rather than as a storage location.
Empulse F55 Rev.D
• The battery must not be subjected to mechanical
impact. However, if this should happen, the battery
must be checked by the manufacturer. Contact your
servicing agent. You must not continue to use a
damaged battery.
• If damaged or defective, the battery must be singled out
and checked. Please contact your specialist dealer and
discuss with them the next steps with regard to return
and repair. The defective/damaged battery must not be
used again or opened.
• Always ensure that the battery is kept clean and dry.
• Charge battery on a fire-and-heat-resistant
underground. Do not place easily flammable or
flammable objects close to the battery.
• Mishandling can lead to overheating, fire or explosions.
Safety instructions and precautions on how to store
the battery:
WARNING!
• Protect the battery immediately upon separating from
the battery charger or motor. Never allow any moisture
or foreign particles (e.g. metal fragments, small nails,
filings or other conductive metals) to get into the
battery.
• Do not expose the battery to moisture of any kind
during storage (water, rainwater, snow, etc.).
• Before storing it, charge the battery and check its
charge status every 3 months.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry location where it is
safe from damage and unauthorised access.
• To achieve the optimum battery service life, it should be
stored at a temperature from 5°C to 25°C and at a
humidity of 0% to 80%.
• Do not keep your battery in places where the
temperature exceeds 45°C or is less than -20°C.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• When the battery is not in use, recharge it at least
every 12 weeks to prevent damage.
Safety instructions and precautions on the charging
process:
WARNING!
• Only charge the battery in a ventilated, dry and dust-
free environment.
• Do not charge the battery in the presence or vicinity of
flammable liquids or gases.
• Do not expose the battery to moisture of any kind
during charging (water, rainwater, snow, etc.).
• Do not carry out the charging process in rooms where
moisture may affect the battery.
• The battery must only be charged at temperatures
between 0 °C and 40 °C. If you attempt to carry out a
charging process outside of this temperature range, the
battery mechanism automatically switches off the
charging process.
• Only use the designated charger to charge the battery.
Your specialist dealer can provide the relevant
information.
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