Please read carefully the following important precautions before the first time use of Ni-MH batteries. Make sure to understand and observe all cautionary instructions stated vide infra, so as to avoid any possible safety hazards that are caused by any misuse, misapplication or damage to Ni-MH batteries.
Dos
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Read the instructions on your device before installing batteries. |
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Insert batteries into your device properly, with the (+) and (-) terminals aligned correctly. |
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Always fully charge your batteries before use. |
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When you charge the batteries for the first time, or if the batteries have been stored for a long time, it normally takes about 3 charge and discharge cycles for the batteries to regain full capacity. |
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It is normal for batteries to become hot during charging and they will gradually cool down to room temperature after fully charged. |
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Store the batteries in a cool and dry place. |
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Remove batteries from the electrical device if the device is not going to be used for a long time. |
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Keep battery contact surfaces and battery compartment contacts clean by rubbing them with a clean pencil eraser or a rough cloth each time you replace batteries. |
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If the performance of the batteries decrease substantially, it is time to replace the batteries. |
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Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a physician at once. |
Donts
Never heat or dispose of batteries in fire, which or else, may cause burst or leakage.
- Never disassemble the battery. The alkaline electrolyte is strongly corrosive and may cause personal injury.
- Never short-circuit batteries.
- Never apply battery into a airtight compartment or sealed container.
- Never swallow batteries.
- Do not insert batteries with their polarities reversed.
- Do not mix old and new batteries together, neither with Ni-Cd, dry batteries or another manufacturers batteries. Differences in various Characteristics may cause damage to batteries or product.
- Do not use the battery again if it is leaking, deformed or abnormal in any other way.
- Do not apply water to battery or put battery in water, which causes the battery to cease function.
- Do not throw away battery when the life cycle is finished. Use the recycle dustbin for collecting the battery.
- Be sure to use the specified charger for battery, and follow the charging instructions correctly.
- Be sure to charge the batteries prior to use.
- Always keep battery out of reach of babies or smaller children. Children should not use the rechargeable batteries unless they are informed of and fully understand the appropriate usage.
- When two or more batteries are to be used together, be sure to charge all the batteries together at the same time before use.
- Be sure to consult SOUTHRIVER any time you are to use SOUTHRIVER Ni-MH batteries for your products, or preparing your technical specifications of SOUTHRIVER Ni-MH batteries.
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Ni-MH Battery handling precaution