Conformity With European Directives; Lithium Batteries - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instructions Manual

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2.5 Lithium batteries

2.4

Conformity with European directives

The CE marking on the device symbolizes the conformity with the following European directives:
Electromagnetic compatibil‐
ity EMC
2014/30/EU
Low voltage directive LVD
2014/35/EU
Restrictions on Hazardous
Substances
RoHS 2011/65/EC and
2015/863/EU
The applicable directives can be found in the EU declaration of conformity of the specific device.
2.5 Lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are primary power sources with high energy content designed to represent the
highest possible degree of safety.
Lithium batteries
Explosion Hazard - Can cause death or serious injury.
Lithium batteries may present an Explosion Hazard if they are abused electrically or
mechanically. This is in most circumstances associated with the generation of excessive heat
where internal pressure may cause the cell to rupture.
Thus the following basic precautions should be observed when handling and using lithium
batteries:
• Do not short-circuit, recharge or connect with false polarity.
• Do not expose to temperature beyond the specified temperature range or incinerate the
• Do not crush, puncture or open cells or disassemble battery packs.
• Do not weld or solder to the battery's body.
• Do not expose contents to water.
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WARNING
battery.
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to elec‐
tromagnetic compatibility
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of electrical equipment designed
for use within certain voltage limits
EU Directive: Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Directive and Annex II Commission
Delegated Directive
SITRANS FST020 IP65 (NEMA 4X)
Operating Instructions, 05/2022, A5E41425845-AC