Battery Powered Devices; Lithium Batteries - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

3.3

Battery powered devices

3.3.1

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.
• Do not drop the battery.
SITRANS FST090
Operating Instructions, 11/2021, A5E50387341-AA
WARNING
Safety notes
3.3 Battery powered devices
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