Battery Chemistry
Alkaline
Alkaline batteries depend on internal
chemical reactions to produce power. Chemical reactions
are accelerated by high temperatures and retarded
by low temperatures. Therefore, to minimize power loss during storage, batteries should ideally
be stored at a maximum temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Refrigerated storage is neither necessary nor recommended.
The following storage procedures should be observed
to assure maximum battery power:
- Rotate inventory
stock. Make sure you use your oldest batteries
first.
- Avoid storage in high temperature
areas.
- Make sure that batteries are stored
away from radiators, hot air vents, motors,
and equipment that
generates heat.
- Do not store batteries near windows where sunlight
could heat up the batteries.
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Lithium Ion Batteries Maintenance & Tips
Lithium Ion batteries are shipped in a discharged state. Charge the Lithium
Ion battery pack before first use. If stored for a period of time this type
of battery will self-discharge, resulting in shorter run time. Recharge battery
pack after each use.
Temperature during charging:
- Charge the Lithium Ion battery pack at a temperature of 50 degrees
F to 86 degrees F (10 degrees C to 30 degrees C).
- The Lithium Ion battery
pack will become warm during recharging and also during use. This is
normal and not a malfunction or defect.
- Store the battery pack in a cool,
dry place.
For long battery life and performance:
- Recharge Lithium Ion battery pack
every six months, when being stored.
- Do not charge Lithium Ion battery
packs for long periods of time.
Cautions: If the Lithium Ion battery pack is misused or
neglected, there is a danger of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to
the following:
- Do not dispose of in fire.
- Do not short-circuit the terminals with metallic
contact.
- Do not disassembly or attempt to repair battery pack.
- Do not use any battery
charger other than battery chargers designed to work with this Lithium
Ion battery pack.
- Do not place Lithium Ion battery pack under direct sunlight
or in excessively hot places (over 140 degrees F [60 degrees C]) such
as an automobile dashboard.
- Do not expose to moisture, water or seawater.
- Do not drop or subject to
strong forces.
- Keep Lithium Ion battery pack
out of reach of children.
- Store in original package when not in use.
- Dispose of Lithium Ion battery
pack properly.
If the period of run time becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge,
this indicates the end of the Lithium Ion battery packs service life. Replace
battery pack with a new Lithium Ion battery pack. For information on recycling
or disposal of Nickel Metal Hydride Battery packs go to www.rbrc.org.
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Nickel Cadmium (NICAD) Battery Maintenance and Tips
The NICAD battery back is delivered in a discharged condition. Fully charge
the NICAD battery before first use.
- Charge NICAD battery packs only with
specified NICAD charger.
- Charge NICAD battery packs within a temperature
range of 32* F to 104* F (0* C to 40* C).
- The NICAD battery pack may be
warm after charging or just after use.
- For charging time, see battery
charger instruction manual.
Safety Precautions:
- Do not dispose of in fire as it may explode.
- Do not directly connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
This will cause a short circuit in the battery and render it ineffective.
- Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the battery pack.
- Do not expose to rain or moisture.
To Avoid Damage:
- Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to a strong mechanical
shock.
- Use the NICAD battery only with the specified device it was designed
for.
- If the NICAD battery pack is subjected to high temperature, most
NICAD packs have a built-in safety fuse device will automatically prevent
operation
of
the battery pack. It will restart once the temperature is back
to normal.
Maintaining a NICAD battery and Prolonging NICAD battery life:
- When the battery pack is not in use, remove it from the equipment
or charger and store it in a cool, dry place.
- Keep NICAD battery terminals
clean. Cleaning NICAD battery terminals may be done with an eraser.
- When
the NICAD battery pack is fully charged, do not attempt repeated charging
more than 3 times.
- If the NICAD battery pack has been fully charged, but
run time is less
than specified, “memory” may have developed or the battery’s
life may be exhausted.
- Completely discharging and fully charging
the battery pack three times
may remove a NICAD battery pack’s “memory”. If this does
not correct the problem, replace the battery.
Recycle or dispose of NICAD battery packs properly. Additional information
on NICAD battery recycling may be found at www.rbrc.org.
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Maintenance & Tips
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery packs are shipped in a discharged state.
Charge Nickel Metal Hydride Battery pack before first use.
- Charge with only
specified battery charger designed for Nickel Metal
Hydride Batteries. See instructions that came with the battery charger
or equipment.
- Charge between the temperature range of 32 degrees F and 104 degrees
F (0 degrees C and 40 degrees C).
- Nickel Metal Hydride Battery packs may
become warm after charging or after use.
- See charger manual for recharging
times.
- Do not run Nickel Metal Hydride Battery packs completely dead.
Safety Precautions:
- Do not dispose of in fire, explosion may occur.
- Do not short-circuit
by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. This can render
the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery pack ineffective.
- Do not disassemble
or attempt to repair the battery pack.
- Doe not expose to rain, moisture,
water or seawater.
To Avoid Damage to your Nickel Metal Hydride Battery pack:
- Do
not drop or subject to strong forces.
- Use only with the equipment the
battery pack was designed for.If the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery pack
is subjected to high temperatures, a built in fuse device will automatically
prevent operation of the
battery pack. The battery pack will resume operation when the temperature
returns to normal.
To Prolong Nickel Metal Hydride Battery pack life:
- While the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery pack is not being used,
remove battery pack from the equipment or charger and store the battery
pack in a cool and
dry place.
- Keep the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery pack’s terminals clean.
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery packs MUST be recycled or disposal of properly.
More information on recycling or disposal of Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
packs may be found at www.rbrc.org.
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SLA Sealed Lead Acid and Gell Cell Maintenance
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here for information about SLA Sealed Lead Acid and Gell Cell Maintenance.
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SLI and Wet Lead Acid Battery Maintenance
- Click here for information about SLI and Wet Lead Acid Maintenance.
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