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•DO NOT attempt to charge whilst the input 12 volt battery is being charged, as the voltage supplied to the charger may be too high.
LITHIUM ION/POLYMER BATTERY - SAFETY WARNINGS
Ensure that the charger and battery are placed on a
NEVER charge a Lithium ION/Polymer/Fe battery inside a vehicle whatever the circumstances.
ALWAYS ensure that the charger is correctly set for the battery being charged, checking both voltage and capacity. Be particularly careful if using a series/parallel battery pack, or if using packs of different specifications with the same charger.
NEVER charge at a rate higher than that recommended by the cell manufacturer, this can be very dangerous.
DO NOT leave Lithium ION/Polymer/Fe batteries unattended whilst they are charging. Monitoring the batteries during charging is very important.
ALWAYS monitor the temperature of the battery being charged every few minutes. If the battery becomes hot to the touch, disconnect it from the charger immediately and allow to cool. DO NOT recommence charging until the battery and charger have been checked for compatibility and the charger settings have been confirmed as being correct.
In the unlikely event of the Lithium ION/Polymer/Fe battery catching fire DO NOT use water to attempt to put the fire out, instead use sand or a fire extinguisher designed for electrical fires.
When used correctly, Lithium ION/Polymer/Fe battery packs are as safe as any other type of rechargeable battery pack. However they do require different charge regimes to the longer established Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride technologies and have the potential of catching fire if severely mistreated.
If Lithium Polymer battery packs are
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