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Mobile Robot HD Safety Manual
31500-100 RevA
2.16 Battery Safety
battery below a usable state, which would require battery replacement. For
information on the battery indicator, refer to the
HD-1500 Platform User's Manual
(Cat. No. I645)
.
Battery Safety Precautions
This section provides safety information and precautions when storing, transporting, and
removing/installing the battery.
Storage
Store the batteries within the following temperature range:
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-20 to 35°C, 5-95% RH non-condensing
For transportation of up to 2 weeks, the manufacturer recommends:
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-20 to 60°C, 5-95% RH non-condensing
Storage Position
The batteries must be stored as displayed in the following figure. You must not lay the bat-
teries on their sides, top, front or rear end.
A
B
D
D
C
C
Figure 2-20. Position of the Battery for Storage
ID
Description
ID
Description
A
Front of the battery
C
Side of the battery
B
Rear of the battery
D
Top of the battery
Environmental Considerations
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Batteries stored at temperatures greater than 35°C or less than -20°C must stabilize for 4-
8 hours until within the nominal operating temperature before use.
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Store the batteries on a flat surface, and in an area free of vibration.
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Do not stack anything on top of the batteries.
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Never expose the battery to water. If the battery is leaking, use a chemical neutralizer