Sunrise Medical Empulse StreetJet Instructions For Use Manual page 21

• 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 10°C to 25°C and at a
humidity of 20% to 75%.
• Battery storing conditions can be found in technical
specification section.
• 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.
Empulse StreetJet Rev.A
DANGER!
• Using an unsuitable battery charger can lead to
malfunction and result in the battery having a limited
service life. There is also a danger of fire and explosion.
• When the charging process is complete, disconnect the
charger from the mains socket first before
disconnecting it from the battery.
• Ensure adequate air circulation as soon as the battery
is charged. In principle, only charge the battery under
supervision.
• Damaged batteries must not be recharged or used any
further.
• Damaged battery chargers (damage to the plug,
housing, cable) must not be used.
Safety information and precautions on how to
transport and ship the battery:
WARNING!
• Lithium-ion cells are used in the battery. Transport and
shipping of the battery are, therefore, subject to all
applicable statutory requirements, which must be
strictly observed. For instance, a defective battery must
never be transported by plane.
• If your battery is defective, take it personally to your
specialist dealer as shipping lithium-ion batteries by
post or other carriers is subject to strict rules and
regulations. Once again, we recommend that you
contact your specialist dealer.
• As transport regulations may change annually, we
strongly recommend that you consult your travel
operator, airline or shipping line before you set out on
your trip in order to learn about the current applicable
regulations. A defective battery must not be taken on a
plane or put in your luggage.
NOTE:
• If your battery is fitted to the pulling device when being
transported, relaxed transport regulations apply in
accordance with UN3481.
• Make sure you keep the packaging container of the
battery in case you need to transport it.
• Discuss transportation with your specialist dealer prior
to shipping.
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