Altrad ATIKA AP 40-2000 Notice Originale page 21

 Do not insert any objects into the openings of the battery.
 Keep the battery and the electrical contacts clean and dry.
 Do not use a soiled or modified battery.
Clean it and let it dry.
 Only charge the battery at temperatures between 10°C and
45°C. Otherwise, the battery may be damaged or its service
life may be reduced.
 Immediately stop working or charging the battery when you
perceive unnormal odors, overheating, changes in color or
shape or other abnormalities. Risk of a short-circuit, fire and
explosion
 Do not expose the battery to mechanical stresses (impact,
pressure, etc.).
 Fumes may escape when the battery is damaged or
improperly used. Admit fresh air and see a doctor in case of
discomforts. Such fumes may irritate the respiratory tract.
 Do not expose the battery to the rain and protect it against
moisture; do not throw or immerse it into fluids. The
contacts could corrode or discharge the battery. The battery
power will decrease and the service life shortened.
 Protect the battery against chemicals and acids
 Only store the battery within a temperature range between
10 °C and 25 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in
summer, for example.
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