User Manual

User Manual
Pegasus 70xx series
Technical data subject to change without notice.
Issue 01/2010
Page 11 of 44
Caution!
The battery should only be used for the purposes stated in the user manual and is only
suitable for use with Pegasus 70xx series.
The battery should not be exposed to any temperatures higher than +60 °C.
Do not place the battery on, in or near fires, apparatus that provide heat, or other high-
temperature locations.
Do not place the battery in direct sunshine or use or store the battery inside cars in hot
weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, crack, or inflame. Using the
battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance.
Do not attach the battery to a power supply plug or directly to a car’s cigarette lighter.
Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the
battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
Do not solder onto the battery contacts.
Do not allow the battery to get wet.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the
battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, or appears abnormal in any other
way.
Do not place the batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on
induction cookware.
In case the battery drips and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well
with water and immediately look for medical care. If left untreated the battery fluid could
cause damage to the eye.
Defective batteries must be disposed of immediately, whereby the battery disposal
regulations that apply to the respective region must be observed.
Caution!
Safety precautions while charging the battery.
Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure to do so may
cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury.
When charging the battery, make sure to observe the specified battery charging
conditions. The temperature range within which the battery can be charged is 0°C to
+50°C. Charging will be interrupted if the ambient temperature drops below or exceeds
this range.
Caution!
Safety precautions while discharging the battery.
The temperature range for discharging the batteries is -20°C to 60°C. Use of the
battery outside this temperature range may damage the performance of the battery or
reduce its life expectancy.