Battery; Battery Safety Information - Mercury Avator 7.5e Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

Battery Safety Information

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these Safety Instructions as well as the Safety Instructions,
Operation instructions and Specifications stated in the Operation Manual
before using the Mercury Avator outboard Motor/Battery.
• Failure to observe these instructions may result in electrical shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
• Keep these Safety Instructions in a secure place for future reference.
• Non‑compliance with the Safety Instructions, Operation instructions and
Specifications, repairs made with other than original parts, or repairs
made without authorization voids warranty.
• Work on the Mercury Avator outboard motor/battery must be carried out
by an Authorized Mercury Marine Dealer only.
• Only use the Mercury Avator outboard motor/battery if it is complete and
in good serviceable condition.
• Keep the Mercury Avator outboard motor/battery away from children.
• Protect the Mercury Avator battery against heat and fire. Do not store or
operate the Mercury Avator battery in the presence of flammable vapors
or flammable dust environments. Do not submerge the Mercury Avator
battery in water.
• Switch off all charging systems and remove the Mercury Avator battery
from the electrical installation or outboard motor before performing
inspections, assembly, maintenance and repair activities.
• Do not short circuit the electrical contacts of the Mercury Avator battery,
as this may result in fire, burns, explosion, or release of toxic gas. Keep
the Mercury Avator battery away from objects which may cause short
circuits like tools, screws, nails, watches, bracelets, necklaces, keys, or
other metal objects.
• The Mercury Avator battery may generate heat during charging. Before
charging, the Mercury Avator battery must be placed on a fireproof
surface, in a dry and well‑ventilated environment.
• Do not leave the Mercury Avator battery unattended while charging.
• Never charge a Mercury Avator battery:
a. in the vicinity of flammable materials;
b. with a charger other than specifically designated for the Mercury
Avator battery;
c. after it was discharged below the battery safety voltage;
d. that is damaged, frozen or overcharged.
• Handle the Mercury Avator battery with care. Do not crush the Mercury
Avator battery or subject it to mechanical shock.
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