Battery Safety Information - Avery Dennison Pathfinder 6140 Equipment Manual

B a t t e r y S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n
For additional battery information or to order a replacement battery, see
"Specifications & Accessories". Review the printer regulatory and safety information in the
Regulatory Compliance document and Safety sheet available on our Web site.
You must charge the battery before using it. For optimal battery life, charge the battery
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within three months of receipt.
The battery must be charged using only the chargers listed in this manual; the
Warning:
battery might explode if placed on a different charger.
Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for a month or longer.
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The optimal battery storage temperature is 50°F to 73°F (10°C to 23°C), with a maximum of
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104°F (40°C). The battery may permanently lose its charge capacity if stored at
temperatures less than 32°F (0°C) or greater than 104°F (40°C). For longest life, the battery
should be stored in a cool, dry place.
The operating temperature for the battery is the same as for the printer.
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The recommended charging temperature is 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
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Recycle Information – Do not throw in the trash. Recycle according to your local regulations.
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The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC
created to promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information about how to
recycle batteries in your area, visit www.rbrc.org. Batteries can also be returned postage-
paid to:
Avery Dennison ERC
200 Monarch Lane
Door #39
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Do not disassemble, short-circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate the battery; it
Warning:
may explode.
Do not let the battery come into contact with metal objects.
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Do not use a battery with a cracked case.
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Do not get the battery wet.
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It is normal for battery capacity to decrease up to 20% over the first 300 cycles of use.
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The battery should be charged before long-term storage or after the battery has been
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exhausted from a printing session. Frequent charging actually prolongs battery life and has
no negative effects such as memory loss.
The printer uses battery power even when it is not printing. Charge the battery using only
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the chargers listed in this manual; the battery might explode if placed on a different charger.
Many factors affect your battery's performance, including the quantity of labels printed,
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percentage of black per label, and power management.
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Introduction 1-3