ALTANA LCM III - Manual (Page 50)

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Maintenance
8. Push in the battery so that the contacts of the instrument can
be plugged into the socket of the battery.
Important Note: Take care that the battery contacts are always
clean. Soiled contacts can result in contact heating and voltage
drop, interfering with the proper operation of the
spectrophotometer.
9. Use a screwdriver or a coin to replace the screw securing the
cover.
10. Carefully stand the instrument upright.
11. Plug in power supply again – the Instrument is now ready for
use. The battery charges up.
7.2.1 Information about using the battery
7.2.1.1 Recycle the lithium battery
A lithium battery allows the LCM III to be used as a portable
instrument.
Disposal: At the end of their lifespan, batteries should be returned
to the manufacturer to ensure that they are disposed of properly.
Please return the batteries individually, in a plastic bag or the
original packaging, to the manufacturer (information about the
charge status of the battery can be found in the "Instrument Setup”
menu under
5.2.5 Power Management on page 19 ).
CAUTION
Pay special attention to the following information for the
Lithium battery pack:
• Do not short-circuit the contacts.
• Keep the battery away from fire.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 60 °C (such
temperatures may occur, for example, in a car left in the sun, or
in direct sunlight).
• Take care that the battery does not become wet.
• Take care that the battery is not exposed to impacts, blows, etc.
Do not drop it. Do not step on it by accident.