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7. Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes
Although use of batteries and rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today,
there are many dangers and problems. In particular in LiPo/LiIon batteries with high energy content
(as compared to conventional NiMH batteries), various provisions must be complied with to avoid
danger of explosion and re.
Therefore, always observe the following information and safety notes in handling of batteries and
rechargeable batteries.
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave any batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly. There is a risk of batteries being
swallowed by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Removetheightbatteryfromthemodelbeforechargingandputitonre-proofunderground.Keepa
distancetoammableobjects.
• Neverchargetheightbatteryrightafteruse.Alwaysleavetheightbatterytocooloffrst(atleast
5 - 10 minutes).
• Onlychargeintactandundamagedbatteries.Iftheouterisolationoftheightbatteryisdamagedorthe
ightbatteryisdeformedorbloated,itmustnotbecharged.Inthiscase,thereisimmediatedangerof
reandexplosion!
• Neverdamagetheoutershelloftheightbattery,donotcutthefoilcover,donotpuncturetheight
batterywithpointedobjects.Thereisariskofreandexplosion!
• Asthechargeraswellastheightbatteryheatupduringthechargingprocess,itisnecessarytoensure
sufcientventilation.Nevercoverthechargerandightbattery!Ofcourse,thisalsoappliesforallother
chargers and rechargeable batteries.
• Chargersmayonlybeoperatedindryrooms.Chargersandightbatteriesmustnotgetdamporwet.
• Neverleavebatteriesunattendedwhilechargingthem.
• Donotexposethechargerorightbatterytohigh/lowtemperaturesortodirectsolarradiation.
• Disconnecttheightbatteryfromthechargerwhenitischargedcompletely.
• Batteries/rechargeablebatteriesmustneverbeshort-circuited,disassembledorthrownintore.There
is a danger of explosion!
• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin on contact;
therefore, use suitable protective gloves.
• Liquidsleakingfrombatteries/rechargeablebatteriesarechemicallyhighlyaggressive.Objectsorsur-
faces that come into contact with them may take severe damage. Therefore, keep batteries/recharge-
able batteries in a suitable location.
• Neverrechargenormal(non-rechargeable)batteries.Thereisariskofreandexplosion!Chargeonly
rechargeable batteries intended for this; use suitable chargers.
Batteries (1.5 V) are intended for one-time use only and must be disposed of properly when discharged.