NavCom SF-2040 Rev.F - Manual (Page 57)

SF-2040 User Guide – Rev. F
In the event that the battery leaks and
the fluid get into one’s eye, 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.
Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot,
explode, or ignite and cause serious injury. Follow the
safety rules listed below:
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 carry or store the batteries
together with metal objects that may
come in contact with the battery
terminals.
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.
Do not place the battery on or near
fires, stoves, or other high temperature
locations. Do not use or store the
battery in any areas with excessive
heat, for example, the interior of a car
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