Martel Electronics BetaGauge 3II - Manual (Page 166)

A-1 Battery Care/Maintenance
A-Battery Care/Maintenance
Overview
Before handling the batteries used with the BetaGauge
II, read the following danger, warning, and caution
statements.
DANGER!
Failure to carefully observe the following procedures
and precautions can result in battery leakage, heat
generation, bursting, and serious personal injury.
 Never dispose of a battery pack in a fire or expose
a battery pack to high temperatures.
 Do not connect the two end terminals of the battery
pack together with electrically conductive material,
including lead wires. Do not transport or store the
battery pack with the terminals uncovered or
connected with a metal necklace or other
conductive material.
 Charge the battery pack using Hathaway chargers
only. Charge the battery pack only under the
conditions specified on the label. Failure to follow
proper charging procedures can result in damage to
the battery pack.
 Never disassemble, modify, or reconstruct the
battery pack.
 Never solder lead wires directly on the battery
pack.
The batteries in the pack contain a strong colorless
alkaline liquid. This alkaline liquid is extremely
corrosive and will cause skin damage. If any liquid from
the battery pack comes in contact with your eyes,
immediately flush your eyes with clean water and
consult a doctor. The strong alkaline liquid can damage
your eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight.