Numatic NX300 Original Instructions Manual page 17

2. HANDLING AND STORAGE
DANGER!
Improper handling can lead to an explosion or ignite a fi re!
Store batteries out of reach of children.
Insert the battery in the appliance only when it is in use.
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Always remove the battery from the appliance for transport and when it is not in use.
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Storage temperature range: -10°C~55°C.
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Temperatures must not exceed 55°C.
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Relative humidity range: 45 to 80%.
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Optimum preservation of functionality: 15°C~25°C.
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WARNING:
• Do not open the battery, disassemble it or allow it to fall from a substantial height.
• Protect the battery against short-circuiting – danger of explosion!
• Protect the battery against rain, do not immerse in liquids especially fl ammable liquids – danger of short-circuiting potential risk
of fi re or explosion. Follow defective battery disposal safety procedure. Insure the product is moved away from any combustible
source.
Protect the battery against direct sunlight, heat and fi re.
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Do not incinerate the battery – danger of explosion!
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Do not use defective or deformed batteries.
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Use only original NUMATIC chargers to charge the battery.
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STORAGE:
Good batteries should be stored in a protected area away from sources of direct heat and sunlight and should be kept dry.
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The temperature should not exceed 55°C but preferably not be above 25°C to maintain good battery performance.
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Storage area should be of low humidity, non dusty and a non corrosive atmosphere.
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• An example of a well protected area with a cage to protect against accidental impact damage and with the batteries stored in a
protective container to protect from heat, impact and accidental spillage of liquids.
• Care when handling / moving with forklift trucks or pallet trucks is needed at all times to avoid any physical damage to the
batteries.
• If a good battery at any time is mishandled or subjected to any conditions that may damage it, as described in the battery
Instruction manual supplied, it must then be considered as defective and procedures followed from Item 1 of this document
overleaf.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Electrolyte may escape from damaged batteries. Avoid contact.
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• Contact can cause skin irritation, burns and chemical burns.
• If liquid comes into contact with eyes, seek medical attention.
• Avoid inhaling any vapours formed or released – caustic.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
In the event of contact with released electrolyte or electrolyte vapours:
Eye contact – fl ush eyes for at least 15 minutes with plenty of clean water without rubbing and seek medical attention.
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Skin contact – wash aff ected areas of skin with plenty of water and soap; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
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Inhalation – provide fresh air or administer oxygen immediately and seek medical attention.
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Ingestion – if electrolyte has been ingested, seek medical attention immediately.
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Information for physicians:
Contains caustic alkaline electrolytes in cells with lithium oxide, nickel oxide and cobalt/lithium manganese oxide cathodes – NO
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LITHIUM METAL OR LITHIUM ALLOYS.
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