User's Manual

Vocollect Battery Safety
Improper use of the battery may cause heat, fire, explosion, damage, or reduced battery capacity. Read
and follow the handling instructions for the battery before and during use.
The following are general cautions and guidelines only, and as such may not include every possible usage
scenario. The manufacturer will not be liable for actions taken or accidents caused by any use not
documented below.
Danger:
• Do not disassemble, open, drop (mechanical abuse), crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred a
battery.
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into a battery, immerse or
expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire, excessive heat including soldering irons, or put
in a microwave oven.
• Only use a battery in the device for which it is specified.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
• Do not short-circuit the battery or allow metallic or conduction objects to touch any of the battery
contacts simultaneously.
• Replace a battery only with another battery that has been qualified for the product you are using.
Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
• In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If
contact is made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a battery is swallowed.
• If at any time you witness a battery starting to balloon, swell up, smoke, or show signs of getting
hot, discontinue charging process immediately and disconnect the battery. Observe it from a safe
place, preferably outside of any building or vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
• Dispose used batteries promptly according to the local, state and/or federal regulations.
Requirements and options vary greatly in different countries and in different parts of the United
States. Many locations have facilities or companies set up for receipt of old batteries.
• Vocollect batteries should not be used by children.
• Vocollect shall not be held responsible for any damages caused by equipment malfunction when
used with non-Vocollect batteries.
• Vocollect shall not be held responsible for any damages caused by equipment malfunction when
using a non-Vocollect charger.
Caution:
• When a battery is expected not to be used for a long period of time, take it out the equipment or
device and store at room temperature with normal humidity.
• Do not leave a battery connected to the charger for long periods of time. It may cause degradation
of battery performance, such as a shortening of battery life. It should be removed from the charger
and stored as recommended above.
• Power off your equipment when not in use.
Handling Used Batteries
• When shipping batteries, place tape or insulating material securely over the battery contacts to avoid
accidental contact in transit. Vocollect’s batteries can be shipped under Special Provision 188 of 49
CFR 172.102 or IATA exception A45.
• Do not expose a battery to rain or water.
• Never disassemble a battery.
• Do not leave a battery under strong sunshine.
Confidential: For informational use by Vocollect Resellers and customers only
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