Battery Safety IntroductionProduct Reference Guide 15As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose capacity over time. Capacitydeterioration is noticeable after one year of service whether the battery is in use or not. It isdifficult to precisely predict the finite life of a LI battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at500 charge cycles. In other words, the batteries should be expected to take 500 full discharge /charge cycles before needing replacement. This number is higher if partial discharging /recharging is adhered to rather than full / deep discharging,The typical manufacturer advertised useful life of LI batteries is one to three years, dependingon usage and number of charges, etc., after which they should be removed from service,especially in mission critical applications. Do not continue to use a battery that is showingexcessive loss of capacity, it should be properly recycled / disposed of and replaced. For mostapplications, batteries should be replaced after one year of service to maintain customersatisfaction and minimize safety concerns.Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device in compliance with EuropeanDirective 2006/66/EC, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and subsequent modifications, US andChina regulatory and others laws and regulations about the environment.CAUTIONAlways charge the battery at 32° – 104°F (0° - 40°C) temperature range.Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Data-logic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the device and void your warranty.Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices,which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations.Do not place 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, explode or ignite. Using the battery in this man-ner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on induction cookware.Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging or storing the battery, the bat-tery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any otherway.Do not replace the battery pack when the device is turned on.Do not remove or damage the battery pack’s label.Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any part.Battery pack usage by children should be supervised.
