User's Manual

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R00.e RT System 2 v2.0.0 Deployment Guide 67
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7. Batteries
Lithium Ion Batteries
7.1.2 Handling and Safety Guidelines
Observe the following handling and safety guidelines:
 If a battery pack has leaking fluids, do not touch any fluids. Dispose of a
leaking battery pack. In case of eye contact with fluid, do not rub eyes.
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
upper and lower lids until no evidence of the fluid remains. Seek medical
attention.
 Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery
 Do not short the external contacts on a battery
 Do not dispose of a battery in fire or water
 Do not expose a battery to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F)
 Keep the battery away from children
 Avoid exposing the battery to excessive shock or vibration
 Do not use a damaged battery
 Lithium Ion battery packs MUST be completely discharged before disposal
 Although there may be local or state restrictions, lithium ion batteries are
considered by the Federal Government as “non-hazardous universal waste”.
There are restrictions for large quantity handlers of universal waste that define
Capacity 48.8 Watt hours
Connector 5-pin —
LED One LED that indicates
charging status when
connected to the charging
station as follows
• Green – Charged
•Red – Charging
• Amber – Transitional
phase between
charging and charged,
or charge temperature
limits exceeded
Label One bar code serial
number label
—
Temperature Operating From -40°C to +85°C
Charging From -5°Cto+45°C
Ambient Storage • From -20°C to +45°C
for a maximum period
of one month
• From -20°C to +35°C
for a maximum of 6
months, after which
time the battery packs
will need to be
recharged to above
50% capacity
Table 7–1 Lithium Ion Battery Specifications (cont.)
Item Description Value