Service manual

12 Chapter 3: Safety
Battery safety
To prevent the battery from bursting, igniting, or emitting fumes and causing personal injury or equipment damage,
observe the following precautions.
WARNING:
The battery has a safety device. Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
WARNING:
Charge the batteries only when the ambient temperature is between 0° and 40°C (32°
and 104°F).
WARNING:
Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the positive and negative
terminals with metal objects.
WARNING:
Do not touch battery contacts.
WARNING:
Do not heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
WARNING:
Do not expose the battery to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Keep it away from fire
and other heat sources.
WARNING:
Do not charge the battery near a heat source, such as a fire or heater.
WARNING:
Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
WARNING:
Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
WARNING:
Do not use a damaged battery.
WARNING:
Do not solder a battery.
WARNING:
The polarity of the battery terminals are fixed and cannot be switched or reversed. Do
not force the battery into the system.
WARNING:
Do not connect the battery to an electrical power outlet.
WARNING:
Do not continue recharging the battery if it does not recharge after two successive six
hour charging cycles.
WARNING:
Do not ship a damaged battery without instructions from SonoSite Technical Support.
(See “Technical Support (USA, Canada)” on page 1.)
WARNING:
If the battery leaks or emits an odor, remove it from all possible flammable sources.
WARNING:
Periodically check to make sure that the battery charges fully. If the battery fails to
charge fully, replace it.
Caution:
To avoid the battery becoming damaged and causing equipment damage, observe the
following precautions:
• Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• If the battery emits an odor or heat, is deformed or discolored, or in any way appears
abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it and stop using it.
If you have any questions about the battery, consult SonoSite or your local
representative.
• Store the battery between -20°C (-4°F) and 60°C (140°F).
• Use only SonoSite batteries.
• Do not use or charge the battery with non-SonoSite equipment. Only charge the battery
with the system.