Battery Safety - Standard Horizon HX100 Owner's Manual

4.2.1 BATTERY SAFETY

Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-ion (for HX150) or Ni-MH (for
HX100) batteries. These types of batteries store a charge powerful enough
to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the
transceiver. Please observe the following precautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals
that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and
battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt
battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal sur-
faces or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack
is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the trans-
ceiver are not exposed.
DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator.
The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous
gases.
Battery Maintenance
For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:
 Battery packs should only be charged in non-hazardous environments.
 Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved batteries.
 Do not exceed the specified temperature limits.
 Do not reverse the charge polarity. Use only the proper charger. If this is
tampered with or another charger is used, permanent damage may re-
sult.
 Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of any
other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery.
 Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.
 Do not submerse the battery in water or charge the battery when the
charge contacts are wet.
 Keep the battery contacts clean.
 Do not attempt to open the battery casing.
Battery Storage
When a battery pack is not used for a long time, please remove it from the
transceiver. Also, while in storage, the charge will drain slightly over time and
the battery should be recharged each six months.
Store the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life. Since batteries are
subject to self-discharge, avoid high storage temperatures that cause large
self-discharge rates. After extended storage, a full recharge is recommended.
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