BATTERY MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
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Charge or discharge the battery to
approximately 50% of capacity before
storage.
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Charge the battery to approximately 50% of
capacity at least once every six months.
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Remove the battery and store it separately
from the product.
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Store the battery at temperatures between
5 °C and 20 °C (41 °F and 68 °F).
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a
battery.
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Do not short the external contacts on a
battery.
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Do not expose a battery to fire or water.
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Do not expose a battery to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F).
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Keep the battery away from children.
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Avoid exposing the battery to excessive
shock or vibration.
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Do not use a damaged battery.
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If a battery pack has leaking fluids, do not
touch any fluids.
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Dispose of a leaking battery pack (see
Disposal and Recycling in this document).
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In case of eye contact with fluid, do not rub
eyes. Immediately flush eyes thoroughly
with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
NOTE: The battery self-discharges during storage. Higher temperatures (above 20 °C or 68 °F) reduce the battery storage life.
upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the
fluid remains. Seek medical attention.
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Immediately discontinue use of the
battery if, while using, charging or storing
the battery, the battery emits an unusual
smell, feels hot, changes color, or shape,
or appears abnormal in any way. Contact
Travel Buggy if any of these problems are
observed
TRANSPORTATION
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Always check all applicable local, national,
and international regulations before
transporting a Lithium-Ion battery.
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Transporting an end-of-life, damaged, or
recalled battery may, in certain cases, be
specifically limited or prohibited.
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
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Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to
disposal and recycling regulations that
vary by country and region. Always check
and follow your applicable regulations
before disposing of any battery. Contact
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(www.rbrc.org) for U.S.A. and Canada, or your
local battery recycling organization.
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Many countries prohibit the disposal of
waste electronic equipment in standard
waste receptacles.
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Place only discharged batteries in a battery
collection container. Use electrical tape or
other approved covering over the battery
connection points to prevent short circuits.
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