Safety Precautions - Hach ORBISPHERE 3100 Manual Básico Del Usuario

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3.3 Safety precautions

The 3100 Oxygen Analyzer is powered with a lithium battery pack. To ensure the safe use of this
instrument, read and pay close attention to the safety related information that follows.
When using the analyzer (also includes storage):
Burn Hazard, Fire, Explosion.
• The temperature range over which the battery can be used, stored or discharged is -10 to 60°C. Use of the
battery outside of this temperature range may result in:
• Damage to the analyzer's battery, resulting in a potential fire hazard from a battery rupture and electrolyte
leakage, and
• Reduced battery life expectancy
• Immediately discontinue use of the instrument if, while using or charging the battery, the battery emits an
unusual smell, smoke or the enclosure feels unusually hot to the touch. Contact your Hach Service Center, if
any of these problems are observed.
• In the event of a battery electrolyte leakage from the enclosure, avoid contact of the electrolyte with the eyes.
Do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated the battery fluid
could cause damage to the eye.
• Never place the analyzer and its batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on induction
cookware.
Burn Hazard, Fire, Explosion.
• Use of the analyzer should immediately be discontinued if the battery compartment is exposed to flooding due
to leakage, wear or misuse.
• Misuse of the analyzer may cause the internal battery to get hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury.
• Do not expose the internal battery to any liquid such as water, beer or salt water, or allow the battery to get
wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the analyzer or its battery. The internal battery pack contains safety and
protection devices which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
• Do not place the battery/instrument on or near fires, stoves, or other high temperature locations (above 60°C).
Do not place the battery/instrument in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather.
Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also
result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.
When charging the battery:
Burn Hazard, Fire, Explosion.
Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure to do so may cause the battery to
become hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury.
• The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 10 to 45°C. Charging the battery at
temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to rupture. Charging the battery
outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery's life
expectancy.
• When charging the batteries use the specified battery charger provided with the instrument.
• When charging batteries, do not place the analyzer in or near fire, or into direct sunlight. The additional heat
can result in increased battery heating that can damage the battery's built-in protection circuitry necessary for
prevention of ignition of the battery. Additionally, increased heat may cause activation of the batteries built-in
protection circuitry, thus preventing the battery from charging further.
• Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time. Doing so may
cause the battery to become hot, explode, or ignite. Contact your Hach Service Center, if any charging
problems are observed.
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