SOMFY 9.6V NIMH NAKED BATTERY Notice page 3

9.6V NIMH NAKED BATTERY - 16.8V NIMH NAKED BATTERY
If in doubt when installing the product, or to obtain additional information, contact a Somfy
adviser or consult the website www.somfy.com.
1.3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Danger
• Keep away from children. if swallowed, contact medical assistance at once.
• In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and
seek medical advice.
• Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct
charger and refer to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for proper
charging instructions.
• Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
• Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells or
batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
• Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
• Do not dismantle, subject to pressure, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.
• Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
• Do not incinerate or mutilate batteries ,may burst or release toxic material.
• Do not solder directly to cells or batteries.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) of the battery and the equipment and ensure correct use.
• Do not modify the connectors.
• Do not short circuit batteries, permanent damage to batteries may result.
• Unplug a battery by holding the connector itself and not by pulling at its cord.
• Never put a battery into water or seawater.
• Store batteries in a cool dry place.
• Avoid batteries being used in an airtight compartment. Ventilation should be provided
inside the battery compartment otherwise batteries may generate hydrogen gas, which
could cause an explosion if exposed to an ignition source.
• Do not subject batteries to adverse condition such as extreme temperature, deep cycling
and excessive over charge/over discharge.
• If find any noise, excessive temperature or leakage from a battery, please stop its use.
• When the battery is hot, please do not touch it and handle it, until it has cooled down.
• After use, if the battery is hot, before recharging it, allow it to cool in a well-ventilated place
out of direct.
• Do not remove the outer sleeve from a battery pack nor cut into its housing.
• Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.
• Always purchase the battery recommended by the device manufacturer for the equipment.
• Retain the original product literature for future reference.
• Use the cell or battery only in the application for which it was intended.
• Dispose of in a suitable container.
• Do not commission a product which has been dropped; isolate it and take it to a recycling
point.
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