1. DEFECTIVE BATTERIES
1.
If a customer wishes to return a battery to a supplier after removing from product, then collection of the battery must be arranged by
the supplier; however, Faulty batteries must not be returned through the postal system or by courier.
2.
If on return to a supplier, OR at a customer base, a suspected defective battery shows any signs of impact damage, distortion,
blistering, loose parts or leakage then on no account should it be offered for condition checking. It must be considered defective and
the procedures described from item 6 below should be followed.
3.
If, on return to a supplier, OR at a customer base, a suspected defective battery, that shows No signs of impact damage, distortion,
blistering, loose parts or leakage, may be offered for condition checking with an appropriate battery condition checking device
operated by a competent person.
4.
If checking shows the battery to be defective then the procedures described from item 6 below should be followed.
5.
On no account must any further attempt to recharge be made. A defective battery should not be stored inside buildings on
any account.
6.
The defective battery must be switched off, and all electrical terminals sufficiently insulated to remove risk of short circuit. The
defective battery can then be stored in a locked battery waste container which should be plastic or plastic lined and placed away
from buildings and combustible materials and clearly signed as a defective battery container with appropriate warnings. Defective
batteries should be sent for waste disposal / recycling according to your country waste regulations.
2. HANDLING AND STORAGE
DANGER!
Improper handling can lead to an explosion or ignite a fire!
Store batteries out of reach of children.
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Only trained staff can fix the battery in the machine.
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Storage temperature range: -10°C~40°C.
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Temperatures must not exceed 40°C.
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Relative humidity range: 20% to 80%.
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Optimum preservation of functionality: 15°C~25°C.
WARNING:
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Do not open the battery, disassemble it or allow it to fall from a substantial height.
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Protect the battery against short-circuiting – danger of explosion!
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Protect the battery against rain, do not immerse in liquids – danger of short-circuiting.
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Protect the battery against direct sunlight, heat and fire.
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Do not incinerate the battery – danger of explosion!
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Do not use defective or deformed batteries.
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Use only original Numatic specific appliances to charge and discharge batteries.
STORAGE:
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Good batteries should be stored in a protected area away from sources of direct heat and sunlight and should be kept dry.
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The temperature should not exceed 40°C but preferably not be above 25°C to maintain good battery performance.
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Storage area should be of low humidity, non dusty and a non corrosive atmosphere.
An example of a waste battery storage bin well away from buildings.
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