Warning And General Conditions - exide EV640 Manual De Usuario

Warning and general conditions

These instructions contain basic information and guidance to be noted and followed during operation and maintenance and
must be read by all users.
● Observe these Instructions and keep them located near the battery for future reference.
● Work on the battery should only be carried out by qualified personnel
● Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire
● Do not smoke
● While working on batteries, wear protective eye-glasses and clothing
● Explosion and fire hazard. Avoid short circuits
● Avoid electrostatic charges and discharges/sparks
● Caution – parts of the battery may dissipate high currents. Be careful when connecting and handling cables
● Lithium-ion batteries are heavy. Make sure they are installed securely
● Handle with care, the batteries are sensitive to mechanical shock
● Do not lift or pull up on the poles
● Do not wear any metallic items such as watches, bracelets, et cetera
● Never try to open the battery. The electrolyte is very corrosive. During normal operation, contact with the electrolyte cannot happen
● If the battery housing is damaged, any direct contact with the exposed electrolyte or powder might result in injury, as the material is corrosive
● To be prepared for an emergency case the Instruction for Safe Handling of Lithium Batteries shall be read and understood
● Use certified insulated safety tools for installation. Any work procedures and tools used should be in compliance to EN 60900 or similar standard
● Charging the Li-ion battery after it has been discharged below the cut-off voltage or if the Li-ion battery is damaged
or taking it over the nominal charge then the Li-ion battery can release a harmful mixture of gasses
● Keep children away from batteries
● Battery may require recycling in accordance with local legislation
● Contact dealer or regulatory authorities for further information
● Spent Li-ion batteries MUST be returned to Li-ion battery collection points
● DO NOT dispose of the battery in normal waste
● DO NOT return Li-ion batteries together with Lead Acid batteries
● Keep the battery dry
● Pressure washing not allowed
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