Safe use of li-ion battery pack, Storing the battery pack safely, Using the battery pack safely – Fluke Biomedical 190M User Manual
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190M Series Medical ScopeMeter
Users Manual
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Safe Use of Li-ion Battery Pack
Battery pack models BP290 (26 Wh)/BP291 (52 Wh) have
been tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Tests
and Criteria Part III Subsection 38.3
(ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.3) – more commonly known as the
UN T1..T8 – tests, and have been found to comply with
the stated criteria. The battery packs have been tested
according to EN/IEC62133. As a result, they can be
shipped unrestricted internationally by any means.
Storing the Battery Pack Safely
•
Do not store battery packs near heat or fire. Do not
store in sunlight.
•
Do not remove a battery pack from its original
packaging until required for use.
•
When possible, remove the battery pack from the
equipment when not in use.
•
Fully charge the battery pack before storing it for an
extended period to avoid a defect.
•
After extended periods of storage, it may be
necessary to charge and discharge the battery packs
several times to obtain maximum performance.
•
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children and
animals.
•
Seek medical advice if a battery or part of it has been
swallowed.
Using the Battery Pack Safely
•
Charge the battery pack before use. Use only Fluke-
approved power adapters to charge the battery pack.
Refer to Fluke’s safety instructions and Users Manual
for proper charging instructions.
•
Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not
in use.
•
The battery pack performs best when operated at
normal room temperature 20
°
C
±
5
°
C (68
°
F
±
9
°
F).
•
Do not put battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put
in sunlight.
•
Do not subject battery packs to severe impacts such
as mechanical shock.
•
Keep the battery pack clean and dry. Clean dirty
connectors with a dry, clean cloth.
•
Do not use any charger other than that specifically
provided for use with this equipment.
•
Do not use any battery that is not specified for use
with the Medical ScopeMeter.
•
Take careful notice of correct placement of the battery
in the test tool or the External Battery Charger.
•
Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not keep
battery packs in a place where the terminals can be
shorted by metal objects (e.g. coins, paperclips, pens
or other).