Xylem 6-Series Multiparameter - Manual (Page 191)

650 MDS Section 3
YSI Environmental Monitoring Systems Operations Manual 3-61
Danger Notifications – Misuse creates a STRONG possibility of
death or serious injury.
FAILURE TO CAREFULLY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AND
PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF BATTERY FLUID, HEAT GENERATION,
BURSTING, AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Never dispose of the battery pack in a fire or heat it.
2. Never allow the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack to become shorted or connected
with electrically conductive materials. When the battery pack has been removed from the 650, store it
in a heavy plastic bag to prevent accidental shorting of the terminals.
3. Never disassemble the battery pack and do not tamper with any of the electronic components or the
batteries within the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with a variety of safety features.
Accidental deactivation of any of these safety features can cause a serious hazard to the user.
4. The NiMH batteries in the battery pack contain a strong alkaline solution (electrolyte). The alkaline
solution is extremely corrosive and will cause damage to skin or other tissues. If any fluid from the
battery pack comes in contact with a user’s eyes, immediately flush with clean water and consult a
physician immediately. The alkaline solution can damage eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight.
Warning Notifications – Misuse creates a possibility of death or
serious injury
1. Do not allow the battery pack to contact freshwater, seawater, or other oxidizing reagents that might
cause rust and result in heat generation. If a battery becomes rusted, the gas release vent may no
longer operate and this failure can result in bursting.
2. If electrolyte from the battery pack contacts the skin or clothing, thoroughly wash the area immediately
with clean water. The battery fluid can irritate the skin.
Caution Notifications – Misuse creates a possibility of mild or serious
injury or damage to the equipment.
1. Do not strike or drop the battery pack. If any impact damage to the battery pack is suspected, contact
YSI Technical Support.
2. Store the battery pack out of reach of babies and small children.
3. Store the battery pack between the temperatures of –20 and 30 C.
4. Before using the battery pack, be sure to read the operation manual and all precautions carefully. Then
store this information carefully to use as a reference when the need arises.