VEGA PM-BATT User Manual

Safety instructions

PM-BATT

Lithium metal power pack for PLICSMOBILE T61

Document ID:

41931

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1 Contents

Contents

1 Area of application and introduction

2 Possible dangers and their causes

3 Measures to avoid dangers

4 Storage/Transport/Disposal

5 Reaction in case of contamination/fire

6 Supplement

6.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2 Liability exclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3 Safety instructions of the battery manufacturer . . . . . .

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Editing status: 2012-04-02

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1 Area of application and introduction

1 Area of application and introduction

Scope

Technical background

Dangers

Responsibility of the
user/Liability

Hotline

These safety instructions are part of the scope of delivery of a VEGA
instrument with integrated Lithium polymer or Lithium metal battery.
They must be read completely and implemented by the user as a
supplement to the operating instructions.

The implemented Lithium batteries/accumulators are compact energy
stores with high energy density. These stores feature high cell voltage
and cell capacity. They consist of single cells and are combined into
so-called packs.

Caution:

If these packs are not handled correctly, there is a danger to the user
and the environment due to overheating, ignition, deflagration or
explosion. This can result in toxic gases being released and persons
injured through acid burns and poisoning.

With that said, it is the responsibility of the user to avoid these dangers
through correct handling of the packs. These safety instructions supply
the necessary information for personal safety, the safety of the plant as
well as protection of the environment. They serve as a supplement to
the instructions in chapter "For your safety" of the operating
instructions.

By buying these Lithium battery packs, you as the buyer take over the
responsibility for the risks involved. If you do not agree to this user
responsibility, you are not allowed to put the battery into operation. We
do not accept liability for damage to the batteries/accumulators and
any other resulting damage.

In case of any questions, please call our service hotline under the
telephone number [phone].

The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since
we offer this service world-wide, the support is only available in the
English language. The service is free of charge, only the standard
telephone costs will be charged.

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2 Possible dangers and their causes

2 Possible dangers and their causes

The battery pack consists of individual hermetically sealed containers
which are designed to withstand normal temperatures and pressures
when used correctly. Under these conditions there is neither a fire/
explosion hazard nor a danger of leaking contents. Incorrect handling
can cause overheating, ignition, deflagration or explosion. Should this
happen, toxic gases can be released and persons injured through acid
burns and poisoning.

The following factors could cause fire and explosion damages:

l Mechanical damage
l Short-circuit/wrong polarity on the connection cables leading to the

outside

l Excessive current drain due to incorrect use
l Too high temperatures (see technical data)
l Contact of the battery contents with water
l Charging of the power pack (not possible, because primary

battery)

Danger:

In the case of strong mechanical impact or a high-impact event to the
test system or the accumulator pack (e.g. drop from heights/accident)
the safety of the pack is no longer guaranteed. The accumulator pack
may look fine but there can be a perforation or damaged wire.

To avoid fire damage through self-ignition due to mechanical effects or
impact, the battery pack must be monitored for at least one hour at a
fireproof, well ventilated place. To avoid the risk of non-detected
damage to the battery pack, we recommend disposing of the battery
pack according to the valid regulations.

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3 Measures to avoid dangers

3 Measures to avoid dangers

The following measures serve to avoid dangers:

l Use the battery pack only in the intended VEGA instrument
l Battery pack must never be charged because it is a primary

battery

l Never shortcircuit or reverse batteries
l No operation in hazardous environment (combustible gases,

dusts, vapours)

l Operation only within the specification (see technical data)
l Do not immerse the batteries in water
l Do not expose to strong mechanical shocks or vibrations
l Do not disassemble, modify or deform
l Do not throw into a fire
l Damaged or deformed battery packs must not be used; they must

be disposed of (see chapter "Disposal")

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