Safety Precautions Lithium Batteries - Carson Speed Shark Avertissement De Sécurité

Safety Precautions Lithium batteries:

1. General: Lithium batteries (accumulators) are energy storage devices with a high energy
density and can present risks. For this reason, particular care is needed when charging,
discharging, storing and handling. Read these instructions very carefully before first using the
battery. Do not fail to take note of the warning notices and instructions for use. Misuse can lead
to risks such as explosion, overheating or fire. Failure to observe the instructions for use leads to
early failure and other defects. The instructions should therefore be kept in a safe place and it is
essential that they are handed over to the second user if the batteries are passed on.
2. Warning notices:
• Avoid short-circuits. A short-circuit may well destroy the product. Cables and connections
must be well insulated.
• It is essential when connecting the battery to ensure that the polarity is correct.
• Original plug connectors and cables may not be cut off or changed - if need be, use an adapter
cable.
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat or cold or to direct sunlight. Do not throw in the
fire. Do not place the battery in contact with water or other liquids.
• Charge the battery only with charging units intended for the purpose and always use the
balancer connection. It is only by using the balancer connection that optimum charging can be
ensured. If this connection is not used, charging is subject to the risks mentioned above. Before
charging, always first allow the battery to cool to ambient temperature. Never charge while hot.
• When charging, place the battery on a non-flammable, heat-resistant support. There should
be no flammable or readily ignited objects in the vicinity of the battery.
• During charging or operation, never leave the battery unsupervised.
• Do not fail to keep to the recommended charge/discharge current.
• The battery casing must not be damaged. It is essential to avoid damage by sharp objects such
as knives or the like, from dropping, impact, bending etc. Damaged batteries may no longer be
used.
• Batteries are not toys. They should be kept away from children.
3. Charging instructions: Lithium batteries are charged according to the CC-CV procedure. CC
stands for "constant current", which is applied during the first phase of charging. Once the battery
reaches the maximum voltage configured in the charger, it switches to CV (constant voltage) for
the second phase of charging. The battery voltage no longer increases. The charging current now
falls continuously until the battery is fully charged. The maximum charging current for the battery
is 1C (C=nominal capacity of the battery, e.g. for a battery with a nominal capacity of 2700 mA,
the maximum charging current for the battery is 2700 mA (2.7 A)). Never charge several batteries
together from a single charger. Differing states of charge and capacities can lead to overcharging
and destruction.
4. Storage instructions: Lithium batteries should be stored charged to 20-50 % of their capacity
and at a temperature of 15-18 °C. If the cell voltage falls below 3 V, they should be recharged. Deep
discharge and storage when discharged (call voltage <3 V) will render the battery unusable.
5. General terms of guarantee: There is a legal guarantee for production and material faults as
applicable at the time of dispatch. No liability is accepted for normal wear and tear. This guarantee
does not apply for defects attributable to improper use, inadequate maintenance, third-party
interference or mechanical damage. This applies, in particular, to used batteries and batteries
clearly showing signs of use. Damage and loss of performance due to improper handling and/
or overload are not product faults. Batteries are consumables and subject to a certain ageing.
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