Lithium-Ion Battery Safety - Champion 201080 Operator's Manual

201080 - 4650W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START INVERTER GENERATOR

Lithium-ion battery Safety

Electrolyte inside the battery is harmful to skin and eyes. If the
battery leaks and electrolyte gets in your eyes, do not rub them.
Instead, rinse them with clean running water and immediately
seek medical attention. If left untreated, electrolyte can cause
permanent eye injury.
When using the generator:
– Do not use the battery near sources of high heat or fire.
– Do not reverse or short-circuit the positive (+) or negative (-)
terminals.
– Do not use the battery in parallel or in series.
– Do not discharge battery in temperatures below 14°F (-10°C)
or above 104°F (40°C).
When charging the battery:
– Do not charge the battery with voltage over 15.0V and current
over 1.6A.
– Do not charge the battery below 32°F (0°C) or above 113°F
(45°C).
– Always remove from the battery cradle before charging
separately.
– After charging, leave the battery sitting for 0.5 to 1 hour
before checking the voltage. If the voltage is less than 12.8V,
additional charging is necessary.
– If the battery becomes hot to the touch, stop charging. Allow
battery to cool before resuming.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When storing the generator/battery:
– Always check that the battery connectors between the inverter
and the battery are unplugged and placed away from the
battery terminals.
– Always inspect the battery case for obvious signs of physical
damage or warpage.
– Do not store the battery near sources of high heat or fire.
– Store the battery in a dry, well ventilated area between
-4°F (-20°C) and 104°F (40°C).
– Do not store the battery when discharged to 20% or less state
of charge (SOC).
– The battery should be charged for 10~30 mins every 180 days
when in storage, to keep the battery in good condition.
In case of battery damage:
– If damaged, battery may emit hazardous fumes. If fumes are
present, move battery to a well-ventilated area.
– Do not try to repair the battery.
– Dispose of battery in a clear plastic bag and take to your local
municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) recycling center.
Do not place it the trash for any reason.
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