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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains
important safety instructions. Do not operate the
LBAT12150-SB Lithium Battery unless you have read and
understood this manual. REDARC recommends that the
LBAT12150-SB Lithium Battery referenced in this manual
be installed by a suitably qualied person.
Disclaimer: REDARC accepts no liability for any injury,
loss of property damage which may occur from the
improper or unsafe installation or use of its products.
SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS
Safety messages in this manual include a signal word to
indicate the level of the hazard as follows:
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which could result in death or serious injury to the
operator or to bystanders.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which may result in moderate or minor injury to the
operator or to bystanders.
NOTICE: Indicates a situation that may cause equipment
damage.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION AND BURNS.
Avoid eye and skin contact with electrolyte. If contact has
been made, wash the affected area with water and seek
medical advice.
CAUTION
Do not dismantle, crush, puncture, open or shred the
Lithium Battery.
Do not install multiple batteries in series.
Do not heat above 60°C (140°F) or incinerate.
Do not connect Battery in reverse polarity.
Do not short Battery terminals.
Do not expose the Lithium Battery to heat or re.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Always use a charger which is designed for use with a
Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (LiFePO4).
Do not mix batteries of different manufacturer,
capacity, size, type or age within a system.
Keep the Lithium Battery clean and dry. Keep away
from water, dust and contamination.
Do not leave the Lithium Battery on prolonged charge
when not in use.
NOTICE
Do not operate Battery beyond published maximum
specications.
This product can store fault conditions internally,
like excessive charge current or deep discharge
situations. REDARC may use this information in the
warranty process.
Place the Battery in well ventilated areas.
Do not remove the Battery from its original packaging
until required for use.
After extended periods of storage, it may be
necessary to charge and discharge the Battery
several times to obtain maximum performance.
During long periods of storage, periodic charging is
needed to prevent excessive self discharge.
Disconnect the Lithium Battery from the equipment
when not in use.
Observe the positive (+) and negative (–) marks on the
Lithium Battery and equipment to ensure correct use.
DISPOSAL
Dispose the Lithium Battery in accordance with local,
state and federal laws and regulations. Do not mix with
other (industrial) waste.
THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE
FIRST USE. WHEN THE BATTERY IS AT 0%
CHARGE IMMEDIATELY.
