Operation; Operating The Batteries; Battery Safety Instructions - Torqeedo Ultralight 403 Bedienungsanleitung

5. Operation

5.1 Operating the batteries

5.1.1 Battery safety instructions

• Never use batteries that are not intended or designed for use with the unit.
• Please keep your original operating instructions. Refer to these instructions when it
is time to replace your Torqeedo battery.
• Different makes of cell or cells of different capacity, size and design may not be used
together within one unit.
• Whenever possible, batteries should be removed from the units when they are not
in use.
• Store your battery in its original packaging when not in use or charging. Please
clean the contacts on the battery and the unit before installing the battery.
• Batteries must not be subjected to repeated impacts or mechanical shocks.
• Please store batteries out of the reach of children.
• Soiled battery poles can be wiped with a clean, dry cloth. Use a clean cloth moiste-
ned with a little water to clean plastic surfaces, e.g. the housing or covers. Cells and
batteries must not come into contact with solvents such as thinners, alcohol, rust
inhibitors or substances that may damage the surface like strong detergents.
• Do not store batteries where they may be exposed to rain. High temperature and
high humidity may impair insulation resistance and result in auto-discharging as
well as surface corrosion.
• Batteries and cells must not be stored hazardously in a box or drawer where they
might short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other conductive materials.
• Please store batteries in their original packaging. When batteries are removed from
their packaging and kept next to each other, they may short-circuit or suffer damage.
• Avoid wearing metallic jewellery at all costs when working on or near batteries. Do
not place metal tools on the batteries as this can result in short-circuiting. Please use
insulated tools.
• Batteries must be charged prior to use.
• Always use the prescribed charger and follow the instructions and information in
the operating manual regarding correct charging.
• Do not charge batteries over a prolonged period when they are not required.
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