Polycom 3725-24004-001/A - Manual (Page 42)

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter
Safety and Regulatory Notices - 2
WARNING
This product contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal of the battery. Your vendor can advise you on local regulations,
and/or the existence of any battery disposal programs in operation.
Safety Warnings When Using the Battery
WARNING
1.
Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury. Be sure to
follow the safety rules listed below:
•
Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.
• Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is reversed.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal
object (such as wire).
• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise
subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
2. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if
damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite.
3. Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Do not place the battery
in direct sunshine, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to
generate heat, rupture or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and
shortened life expectancy.
CAUTION
1.
Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emits an
unusual smell, feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way. Contact your
sales location or Polycom if any of these problems are observed.
2. Do not place the batteries in microwave oven, high-pressure containers, or induction cookware.
3. In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eyes, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water
and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.
Safety Precautions for Lithium Ion Battery Packs