Better Be Safe; Intended Use; Disclaimer; Safety Instructions - betteries betterPack Manual De Usuario

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2 .1 Intended use

betterPacks are a mobile power solution based on upcycled
electric vehicle batteries which must be used in combination
with a charging/discharging device from betteries.
Never use any other charging or discharging device than the
devices listed on https://betteries.com.
betterPacks are loaded and used via the charging/discharg-
ing device. The connections for appliances, the On/Off but-
ton and LEDs are located on the charging/discharging device.
betterPacks are intended for professional use only and may
only be used under the specific operating and environmental
conditions defined in this user manual  see "3.2 Conditions
for the installation site" on page 6 and  see "9 Technical
Data" on page 11.
Any further use that deviates from the conditions described
in this user manual is considered improper use and is prohib-
ited. Note in particular the following specifications:
• Never step on a betterPack and never use it as a stepping
aid.
• betterPacks are not intended for stationary or industrial
use (battery is designed according to IEC 62133-2).

2 .2 Disclaimer

Failure to follow the instructions in this user manual may
result in serious injury or damage to betterPacks. No liability
is accepted for damage to betterPacks that occurs because
the instructions in this user manual have not been observed.

2 .3 Safety instructions

DANGER
Danger to life due to electric current!
betterPacks are charged and operated with elec-
tric current. Contact with live parts and damage
to individual components pose an immediate
danger to life.
• Always check that betterPacks are un-
damaged before using them. Never use
betterPacks if they are damaged.
• Never open, repair or modify betterPacks.
Always contact the manufacturer to have
them repaired.
• Never touch the plug of an appliance with
wet hands.
• Never put external conductors into the plugs.
• Never immerse betterPacks in water.
WARNING
Irritation or burns due to ejected liquids!
When damaged by shock, perforation, crushing
or dropping, liquid may be ejected from
betterPacks. Ejected liquid may cause irritation
or burns.
• Always handle betterPacks with care.
• Avoid contact with the ejected liquid. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid gets in contact with eyes, seek medical
help.
WARNING
Health hazard due to fire, explosion and re-
lease of toxic and corrosive liquids and gases!
betterPacks contain inflammatory substances.
In case of fire, liquids and gases, such as lithium
manganese oxide or hydrofluoric acid, may
escape from betterPacks. These liquids and gases
pose a health hazard. The escaping liquids and
gases can also lead to an explosion.
• Never short-circuit betterPacks.
• Always keep betterPacks away from heat
sources, fire, sparks and dangerous substanc-
es, such as petrol.
• Only use non-sparking appliances.
• In case of fire around or on betterPacks, turn
off appliances and charging/discharging
device immediately.
• Place a warning sign and inform others about
the danger and direct them to a safe distance
from the fire and developing smoke.
• Call the police and fire services and notify
them that lithium batteries (UN3480) are
affected by the fire.
WARNING
Health hazard due to heavy betterPacks!
If you carry the battery on your own, the weight
of the battery can cause injuries such as strains.
• Always carry betterPacks with another
person.
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