Battery Safety Precautions - Dranetz XBC-HDPQ Instrucciones De Uso

Battery Safety Precautions

Observe the following precautions when inspecting or replacing the
battery pack:
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Do not attempt to replace individual batteries of the pack or
substitute other battery types.
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Do not dispose of battery in fire.
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Dispose of a used battery promptly in accordance with local
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
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Visually inspect the battery for corrosion. If corrosion is excessive,
the battery pack may require replacement (contact Dranetz
Customer Service Department).
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The batteries have a safety pressure vent to prevent excessive gas
build-up and corrosion indicates that venting has occurred. Possible
causes of venting are: a defective charger, excessive temperature,
excessive discharge rate, or a defective cell.
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Removal or replacing the battery pack BP-HDPQ in the HDPQ family
of instruments should only be performed with the instrument power
OFF and measurement circuits de-energized.
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