Acer HDS AMS200 Reference Manual page 36

2.2.3.5 Nickel-Hydride Rechargeable Battery Instructions
These instructions explain what you must observe when you use a nickel-hydride
rechargeable battery (hereafter it is referred to as the battery). If you use the battery
incorrectly, it can overheat ignite, burst or explode, damaging and deteriorating its
performance/life. Read and follow the instructions below:
Danger
1. Do not disassemble the case; do not modify it or peel off the label. There are high
voltage parts inside: if you attempt any of these actions, this can result in electrical
shock or burning.
2. Do not disassemble the battery; this can cause short circuits inside or outside of the
battery. If the components are exposed to the air, the battery can overheat, burst or
ignite. Disassembling the battery can expose you to alkaline solution, which can be
dangerous.
3. Do not cut the output cable. Do not modify the connector. If you attempt any of these
actions, an electrical shock or burn can result. A short-circuit may cause abnormal
chemical reactions inside the battery which leads to overheating, bursting or ignition.
4. Follow the instructions when you recharge the battery pack. If you recharge it in a way
different from specified here, it may cause the following problems: The battery may
become charged excessively; excessive current may be produced; or the battery cannot
be recharged. As a result, the battery may leak, become overheated, burst, or ignite.
5. Do not use excessive force when you connect the battery pack to the charger or other
devices. If you cannot connect it easily, check that the positive and negative positions
are correct for the connector. If you connect the battery in reverse, it will be charged
incorrectly and abnormal chemical reactions may occur inside. As a result, the battery
may become overheated, burst or ignite.
6. Do not connect the battery to a power receptacle. If you apply an excessive amount of
voltage to the battery, it may produce excessive current making the battery overheat,
burst or ignite.
7. Do not use or leave the battery where the temperature can become high, such as, near a
fire or a heating element. High temperatures can damage the battery's separator, which
may cause short circuit, making it overheat, burst or ignite.
8. Do not incinerate or heat the battery pack. If you do so, the insulator may melt, the
safety fuse/mechanism may be damaged, or the electrolyte may gush out. As a result,
the battery can burst, explode or ignite.
9. Do not connect the negative terminal to the positive with metal wire. Do not carry or
store the battery with other metal parts. This can cause a short circuit or produce an
excessive current which can cause the battery to leak, overheat, burst or ignite.
10. Do not let the battery become wet by soaking it in the water or seawater. If the battery
becomes wet, a short circuit can occur and an excessive amount of current can be
produced, causing abnormal chemical reactions inside. As a result, the battery may
become overheated, burst or ignite.
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