MI 3288 EI Tester Safety and operational considerations
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2.2.2 Li – ion battery pack guidelines
Li – ion rechargeable battery pack requires routine maintenance and care in their use and
handling. Read and follow the guidelines in this Instruction manual to safely use Li – ion battery
pack and achieve the maximum battery life cycles.
Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time – more than 6 months (self –
discharge).
When a battery has been unused for 6 months, check the charge status see chapter 6.4.1
Battery and time indication. Rechargeable Li – ion battery pack has a limited life and will
gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it
will power the product decreases.
Storage:
❑ Charge or discharge the instruments battery pack to approximately 50% of capacity
before storage.
❑ Charge the instrument battery pack to approximately 50% of capacity at least once every
6 months.
Transportation:
❑ Always check all applicable local, national, and international regulations before
transporting a Li – ion battery pack.
Handling Warnings:
❑ Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery in any way.
❑ Do not short circuit or reverse polarity the external contacts on a battery.
❑ Do not dispose of a battery in fire or water.
❑ Keep the battery away from children.
❑ Avoid exposing the battery to excessive shock/impacts or vibration.
❑ Do not use a damaged battery.
❑ The Li – ion battery contains safety and protection circuit, which if damaged, may
cause the battery to generate heat, rupture or ignite.
❑ Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
❑ If a battery has leaking fluids, do not touch any fluids.
❑ 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.
