D-ONE – Operating instructions V00 Introduction
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1.3 Safety notes
D-ONE comply to the recognized safety regulations and are safe to operate. D-ONE
should only be operated when in perfect condition and while observing these operating
instructions.
The device may be associated with residual risks if it is used or operated improperly by
untrained personnel. Any person operating D-ONE must have read and understood these
operating instructions, and particularly, the safety notes, or must have been instructed by
supervisors so that safe operation of the device is guaranteed.
WARNING
• Use only an original INTEGRA Li-ion battery (#4205) and charging
device.
• Old Li-ion batteries may cause a safety risk. We recommend to replace
the battery after 3 years of use. Also replace the battery if the charging
intervals are unusually short or if the charging takes much longer than
usual (4 hours or more). – These are indicators that the battery has
reached the end of its life-cycle.
If a lithium battery is never deep discharged and is always stored and
operated in the recommended temperature range and stored at 40-80%
charge level during long standby periods, it may live much longer than 3
years. If it shows no signs of physical damage or change, see 5.1.3, it is
a strong indication that you may continue to use the battery.
• Li-ion technology bears the risk of thermal runaway and cell rupture if the
battery was damaged. Do not expose the battery to heat (> 60°C) and
avoid mechanical stress. Batteries which were subject to deep dis-
charges may develop internal short circuits, leading to an increased self-
discharge rate and heating during battery charging. This may also result
in thermal runaway and cell rupture.
CAUTION
• To extend the battery life-cycle, it is recommended to charge the battery
every 2 months if D-ONE is not used regularly. If D-ONE is not used for
more than 6 months, unplug the battery.
WARNING
•Do not use D-ONE near flammable material or in explosive areas. Also,
do not pipette highly flammable liquids such as acetone or ether.
• When handling dangerous substances, comply with the material safety
data sheet (MSDS) and with all safety guidelines such as the use of pro-
tective clothing and safety goggles.
