Lithium Battery - SPECTRO xSORT Original Operating Instructions

Unit description
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Lithium battery

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Lithium batteries contain acid.
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Lithium batteries may explode if exposed to fire or excessive heat.
 Never use damaged lithium batteries.
 Never expose lithium batteries to fire or heat.
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Lithium batteries must be transported and packaged in compliance with
transport regulations and country-specific provisions. These include, e.g.,
ADR/RID, IATA, DOT, IMDG, etc.
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Always ensure to protect the lithium batteries to prevent a short-circuit.
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No risks are associated with lithium batteries, if they are handled and used
properly. Always heed the warnings on lithium batteries and comply with the
instructions in the operating manuals of the instruments.
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It is prohibited to transport lithium batteries if one of the following conditions
applies. This includes, for example, lithium batteries that are being returned to
the manufacturer for reasons of safety.
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Lithium batteries identified by the manufacturer as being defective for
safety reasons.
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Lithium batteries that have been damaged.
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Lithium batteries that have the potential of producing a dangerous
evolution of heat.
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Lithium batteries that have the potential of producing a dangerous
evolution of fire or short circuit.
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Disposing lithium batteries (IATA).
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Lithium batteries must be disposed of in compliance with local and country-
specific regulations.
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The emergency telephone number indicated on the shipping document is
solely intended for transportation and lithium batteries authorized by
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH.
 Emergency number:
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Please observe the relevant national and regional regulations.
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Caution! Lithium batteries
+44186540733 (International)
011441865407333 (USA)
Emergency contact: 441865407333 SPECTRO 29003-NCEC
SPECTRO xSORT — 05.09.2014