Finish Thompson S6 - Manual (Page 5)

Safety
Lithium Ion Battery Advantages
The advanced lithium ion batteries contained in the S6 drum pump motor have several major advantages compared to older tech-
nologies like nickel cadmium (NiCd) or nickel metal hydride (NiMH).
• They have much higher energy density compared to NiCd or NiMH. This results in a significantly lighter battery. The battery
used in the S6 is extremely powerful for its compact size and weight.
• Lithium ion batteries have no “memory” effect. This allows the battery to be recharged at any state of discharge (it does not
need to be fully discharged before recharging like other battery technologies).
• Lithium ion batteries are environmentally friendly.
Important Safety Information Battery Chargers
• Before using the charger, read and understand all instructions and product caution labels on the charger and the motor.
• There are two charger options. One version operates on 115/230 volts, 50/60 Hz. There are two versions of the power cord to
accommodate plug styles on 115-volt or 230-volt AC outlets. The other version is for use with 12-volt DC charger ports
(“cigarette lighter port”) found in automobiles and trucks. Do not attempt to operate the charger on any other than the rated
voltage.
• Use the charger ONLY with the Finish Thompson S6 drum pump motor. Do not use the charger with any other lithium ion
batteries or any other type battery – fire or explosion may occur.
• Never use any other type of charger to recharge the Finish Thompson S6 drum pump motor, as damage to the battery
protection circuit may occur.
• Do not allow any liquid to enter the charger.
• The charger must be installed in a dry location.
• The charger may become warm to the touch when charging.
• The required charging time varies with the remaining charge level in the battery pack but a completely discharged battery is
fully charged in approximately two hours.
• The longest life and best performance is obtained if the motor is charged when the air temperature is between 65º F (18º C)
and 75º F (24º C). DO NOT charge the battery pack if the air temperature is below 40º F (4.5º C) or above 105º F (40.5º C). This
will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
Battery Safety Information
• Do not incinerate the motor or battery pack contained inside the motor even if it is completely worn out. The battery pack can
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes are created when lithium ion batteries are burned.
• Do not use or charge this motor in hazardous locations where flammable vapors or ignitable dust occur.
• Do not immerse in fluid.
• If the battery contents contact the skin, immediately wash the area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets
into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is required,
the battery electrolyte is a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
• Do not place the motor or the battery pack contained in the motor in areas of high heat (>140º F/60º C) near a
heater or fire for example.
• Do not pierce the battery contained inside the motor with any sharp objects.
• Do not subject the battery pack to strong impacts or shocks.
• Never store or charge the motor inside a car or truck in extremely hot weather.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery contains safety and protection devices which if
damaged or disabled may cause the battery to generate excess heat, explode or ignite.
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