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Battery Safety & Installation

Stop if the battery is damaged, swollen, leaking, unusually hot or smoking.Move people away, avoid touching or charging it, and contact emergency services if there is immediate danger.

Before installation

  • Read the battery, charger and equipment instructions completely.
  • Confirm voltage, dimensions, terminal orientation and charger compatibility.
  • Switch off, isolate and secure the equipment against accidental movement.
  • Remove metal jewellery, use appropriate insulated tools and wear suitable protective equipment.
  • Use correct lifting equipment and never lift a heavy battery alone.

During installation

  • Prevent tools or cables from bridging the terminals. A battery can deliver dangerous fault current.
  • Observe polarity and the specified connection sequence; never guess.
  • Secure the battery and cables so they cannot move, chafe, crush or contact hot parts.
  • Tighten connections to the specified torque and refit all terminal protection.

Charging and storage

  • Use only an approved charger in a dry, ventilated area away from combustible materials.
  • Do not charge a frozen, wet, damaged or unusually hot battery.
  • For extended storage, follow the model-specific state-of-charge and inspection instructions.
  • Do not open, crush, puncture, short, burn or dispose of a lithium battery with household waste.

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