Huawei AR1200 Series Compliance And Safety Manual page 24

3 Safety Information
Before handling the battery, read carefully the safety precautions to be taken for battery
handling and connections.
Non-standard operation on batteries may result in danger.
During operation:
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Electrolyte overflow may damage the device. It will corrode the metal parts and the circuit
boards, and ultimately damage the device and cause short-circuit of the circuit boards.
General Operations
Before installing and maintaining the battery, note the following:
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Short-Circuit
Battery short-circuit may cause physical injury. Though voltage of a general battery is low,
high transient current generated by short-circuit will release a large amount of power.
There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Therefore, replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Keep away metal objects, which may cause battery short-circuit, from batteries. If they have
to be used, first disconnect the batteries in use before performing any other operations.
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Protect the battery against short-circuit
Prevent electrolyte overflow and leakage
Do not wear metal articles such as wristwatch, hand chain, bracelet and ring.
Use special-purpose insulation tools.
Take care to protect you eyes when operating the device.
Wear rubber gloves and an apron in the case of electrolyte overflow.
Always keep the electrode front upright when handling the battery. Do not place the
battery upside down or tilt it.
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