Notes On Rechargeable Batteries; General Information - VOLTCRAFT UCT 100-6 Bedienungsanleitung

6. NOTES ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Despite the fact that batteries, both rechargeable and non-rechargeable, have become a normal part
of today's life, there are still numerous dangers and problems involved. In particular with LiPo/LiIon/
LiFe rechargeable batteries with their high energy content (in comparison with conventional NiCd or
NiMH rechargeable batteries) various regulations must be imperatively observed as otherwise there
is danger of explosion and fire.
For this reason, always ensure that you have read and understood the following information
and safety measures when handling batteries.
a) General information
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Always keep batteries out of the reach
of children. The same applies to chargers.
Batteries and battery chargers are not toys!
• Do not leave batteries lying around openly. Children or pets may swallow them. In
such a case, seek instant medical attention!
• Batteries must never be short-circuited, taken apart or thrown into fire. There is a
risk of fire and explosion!
• Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when getting into contact with
skin. Therefore use suitable protective gloves.
• Do not recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of fire and
explosion!
• Non-rechargeable batteries are meant to be used once only and must be disposed of
when empty. Only charge batteries that are intended to be charged.
• Batteries must not get damp or wet.
• Please observe correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-) on your model or charger when
connecting the rechargeable battery. Should you connect the battery incorrectly,
not only will the model be damaged but also the battery. There is a risk of fire and
explosion!
• This charger has a mechanism that helps to protect against having the poles
incorrectly connected. Nonetheless, it is possible that incorrectly connected the
battery may lead to damage in certain situations.
• If the product is not to be used for a long period of time (e.g. storage), disconnect
any battery from the charger that may be attached, disconnect the charger from the
power supply.
• Do not charge any battery that is still hot (e.g. caused by high charge current from
the model) Allow the battery to cool down to room temperature before attempting to
charge it again.
• Never charge/discharge damaged, leaking or deformed batteries. This can result in
a fire or explosion!
• Never use battery packs that are composed of different types of cells.
• Recharge the batteries about every 3 months, as otherwise there may be a total
discharge due to self-discharge, which makes the batteries useless.
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