Vaisala RS41 - Manual (Page 12)

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- If you are unable to take either of the above precautions, touch a
conductive part of the equipment chassis with your other hand
before touching ESD sensitive components.
- Always hold component boards by the edges and avoid touching
the component contacts.
Lithium Battery-Related
Precautions
CAUTION Do not place the lithium battery in fire or apply heat to the battery.
Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer,
step on the battery, or otherwise damage the outer casing.
Do not subject the battery pack to strong impacts or shocks.
Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to
get wet.
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.
Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight, 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 shortened life expectancy and loss of performance.
Never short circuit, reverse polarity, disassemble, damage, or heat the
battery over 100 ºC (212 ºF). If an exposed lithium battery does not
start on fire, it will burn even more violently if it comes into contact
with water or even moisture in the air.
DO NOT THROW WATER ON A BURNING BATTERY. A fire
extinguisher must be used.