# 🇬🇧 Cables and power supplies in general

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# 🇬🇧 Handling lithium-ion batteries

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">DANGER! Lithium-ion cells can get hot or ignite and cause serious injury when exposed to extreme conditions.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not connect the positive and negative poles of the battery with metal objects (e.g. wire).</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Only use approved LiFePO-4 chargers</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Be especially careful while wearing necklaces, rings, bracelets, hairpins, or other metal objects.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not puncture, hit, or step on the battery.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not immerse the battery in liquid and avoid moisture.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not use a LiFePO</span><sub style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="editor-theme-subscript">4</span></sub><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;"> battery with other types of batteries.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not connect the battery to an alternator or non-electronically controlled charging system (except when using a voltage regulator).</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not smoke next to the battery.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Be careful not to let heavy objects fall on the battery.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep it away from children.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not store it in or in the near fire, on stoves or on other Places with high temperatures.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not expose it to direct sunlight or use/store the battery in cars in hot weather. Otherwise, the battery may release heat or ignite. This use may also result in loss of performance and shortened lifespan.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery is equipped with safety and protection devices that, if damaged, could cause the battery to become hot, explode or ignite.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Stop using the battery immediately if it emits an unusual odor, becomes hot, changes color or shape, or otherwise appears unusual during use, charging, or storage.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not insert the battery intoMicrowave oven, a high pressure container or on induction hotplates.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Check it regularly for damage, cracks and corrosion on the connections. Do not use it if you notice any damage.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The terminals can always be live, so do not place metal objects on a Li-ion battery.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Avoid short circuits, deep discharges and high charging currents.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Use tools with insulated handles.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">When working with the battery, avoid wearing any metal objects, e.g. watches, bracelets, rings, etc.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If the battery burns, you must use a Type D foam or CO2 fire extinguisher to extinguish it.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not open or disassemble the battery. Electrolyte is highly corrosive. Under normal conditions contact with it is impossible. If the case is damaged, do not touch exposed electrolyte or powder as it is corrosive.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Li-ion batteries can become projectiles in an accident due to their large mass. Always ensure secure attachment</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Transport it carefully as Li-ion batteries are sensitive to mechanical shock.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Before use, check whether the battery emits noises that indicate a defect. Do not use the battery if it crackles, hisses or anything similarSounds can be heard – there is a risk of fire.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Use good quality and correct size cables.Battery cables must be crimped, preferably soldered. Solder connections alone are not sufficient. UL listed battery cables are recommended.</span>

### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">General safety instructions</span>

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### Disposal instructions for batteries

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