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Specific warnings and prohibitions for batteries
Specific danger
for lithium-ion
batteries
Do not throw
batteries away
No contact
between
batteries and
heat sources
Do not expose
the product to
heat sources
Requirements applicable to the product, battery and charger
Mandatory to
read the
manual
(*) The term Thermal Runaway refers to an uncontrolled temperature rise of a cell or battery pack, generated by an
exothermic reaction.
NOTE
For the type and location of warning plates attached to the product, see section 4.17. This section lists and
identifies the warning, prohibition and obligation signs with explanations.
1.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
The personnel in charge of use and maintenance, who carry out the various activities permitted on the product, must
use personal protective equipment (PPE), in order to prevent all possible risks/damage resulting from the execution of
the various operations, such as:
helmet to protect the head;
•
safety goggles or mask to protect against splinters, dust or dirt from the process;
•
safety gloves, shoes and/or boots to protect personnel against risks such as crushing, shearing, cutting,
•
etc;
Noise-proof earmuffs.
•
CAUTION
The clothing of those operating or performing maintenance on the product must comply with the essential safety
requirements defined in Regulation 2016/425/EU, Directive 89/656/EC and any laws in force in the country where
the product is used.
DANGER
When carrying out work that may result in the projection of splinters or materials that are dangerous to oneself or
other persons working at close range, the operator must provide, or request from those in charge, screens or
other appropriate safety measures.
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Lithium-ion batteries can explode, cause fires or generate undesirable thermal
effects such as 'Thermal Runaway' (*) if disassembled, short-circuited, damaged
or handled improperly. Do not expose to water, fire or high temperatures.
Do not dispose of batteries in water, bury them or generate environmental
contamination. Follow the instructions in the manual for proper disposal.
Do not throw batteries into fire and do not expose them to heat sources, such as
heat generated by heaters, flames, lasers, inductive sources, etc.
It is forbidden to expose the product to any source of direct or indirect heat.
This indicates a requirement for operators and maintenance personnel to
always read the user and maintenance manual (UMM) before any activity
(unpacking, assembly/installation, use, maintenance, etc.) and/or any interaction
with the product.
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