97. Charging the SmartphoneCharging the Smartphone is allowed only outside hazardous areas!The battery of the Smartphone is not fully charged. It is recommended to char-ge the phone for five hours before using it for the first time. The full capacity ofthe battery is reached after 3-4 complete charge/discharge cycles.Note:• There is a risk of explosion if the device is exposed to a flame.• Only use ecom charging accessories (see point 4).Don’t attempt to replace the Smart-Ex 01 or Ex-Handy 09 battery yourself—youmay damage the battery, which could cause overheating and injury. Note thatwhen opened by an unauthorized person, the Ex-protection as well as the war-ranty is void.In case the lithium-ion battery in Smart-Ex 01 or Ex-Handy 09 has to be re-placed only by ecom instruments GmbH or by personnel or service centersauthorized by ecom instruments GmbH, and must be recycled or disposed ofseparately from household waste. Don’t incinerate the battery.• The charge level of the device has to be checked after 9 months at the latestin order to prevent deep discharge.• If the battery is completely discharged, the phone will not switch on and thedisplay will not show a charging process. Connect the phone to the charger.After charging for a few minutes the display will appear again and you canthen switch on the phone.8. Safety precautions for built-in batteryDamaged devices and chargers should be removed from use and sent to ecominstruments GmbH for inspection. When sending batteries/battery packs ordevices containing batteries/battery packs; the sender must comply with thetransport regulations for dangerous goods.Note:• Extreme temperatures can have an adverse effect on charging the battery.• Do not dispose of the device in a fire.• Dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations and not withnormal household waste.High quality lithium-ion batteries are used in your Smart-Ex 01 and Ex-Handy09. These batteries have numerous advantages in everyday use, such as a lowweight and high capacity in a nevertheless compact construction.