Battery Safety Information; A) General Information - Reely 1601093 Bedienungsanleitung

7. Battery safety information

Although the use of batteries is part of our everyday lives nowadays, batteries still present
numerous safety hazards. Compared with conventional NiMH rechargeable batteries, LiPo
rechargeable batteries have a high energy content. For this reason, it is essential to comply with
safety regulations to prevent the risk of a fire or explosion.
Always observe the following information and safety warnings when handling (rechargeable)
batteries.

a) General information

• Batteries don't belong in children's hands. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave batteries lying around as they might be accidentally swallowed by children or pets. Seek
immediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed.
• Batteries must never be short-circuited, taken apart or thrown into fire, as this may cause an explosion.
• Leaking or damaged batteries can cause burns if they come into contact with your skin, therefore always
use suitable protective gloves to avoid burning your skin.
• Leaking battery liquids are chemically very aggressive. Objects or surfaces that come into contact with
them can partially suffer significant damage. Always store batteries in a suitable location that is not prone
to damage.
• Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries, as this may cause a fire or explosion. Non-
rechargeable batteries are only designed to be used once and must be disposed of properly when they
are empty. Only recharge compatible rechargeable batteries using a suitable charger.
• If you do not plan to the use the model boat for an extended period, remove the batteries from the
transmitter to prevent them from leaking and causing damage. Disconnect the battery from the model
boat and remove it from the model boat. Keep the remote control batteries and boat battery in a cool, dry
place out of the reach of children.
Install a smoke detector in the room. Batteries present a fire hazard and may generate toxic fumes. This
applies in particular to model toy batteries, which are subjected to high charging/discharge currents and
vibrations.
• Always exchange the entire set of batteries in the transmitter. Do not mix full batteries with half-full ones.
Always use batteries or rechargeable batteries of the same type and manufacturer. Never mix dispos-
able batteries with rechargeable batteries.
• When inserting batteries into the transmitter or connecting the battery to the model boat, pay attention
to the polarity markings (plus/+ and minus/-) to ensure that the batteries are connected in the correct
polarity. Connecting the batteries in the wrong polarity may damage the charger and/or batteries and
cause a fire or explosion!
• Do not expose the charger or boat battery to extremely high/low temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Batteries must not become damp or wet. The same applies to the charger. The charger must only be
used in dry, enclosed indoor areas. Moisture on the charger may cause a fatal electric shock or cause
the battery to catch fire or explode!
Lithium rechargeable batteries (e.g. LiPo batteries) contain chemicals that are very sensitive to moisture!
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