struments are being sterilised in the autoclave at the
same time, the maximum load given by the manu-
facturer must not be exceeded.
Storage: No special requirements.
Disposal: The product is to be disposed of at a sepa-
rate waste disposal location in accordance with local
ordinances.
User's Manual/Maintenance Instructions for
Rechargeable NiMH/Li-Ion Batteries
Purpose: The rechargeable batteries are to be used as
an energy source for the intended KaWe products.
Unsuited use/contraindication of the products:
Any use other than that described here is not in accor-
dance with the intended use of this product. The
manufacturer is not liable for any resulting damages.
The user alone bears the risk.
Risks and notice of possible danger: 1. Avoid
short-circuiting the rechargeable batteries. 2. Never
allow the rechargeable batteries to come into contact
with liquids.
Further information, maintenance, storage:
The charging batteries can be cleaned with a damp
cloth and then wiped with a dry cloth. Please ensure
that no short-circuit is produced.
Further maintenance instructions that may
prolong the life of the rechargeable battery:
Please heed the following instructions: The non-ob-
servance of these instructions may result in the re-
chargeable battery losing its full capacity within a
short period of time. With NiMH technology, a lazy
battery effect can occur that is analogous to the classic
memory effect. It is triggered by the energy that has
not been completely spent prior to recharging the bat-
tery. This effect can be nearly eliminated by completely
discharging the accumulator from time to time and
then by recharging it two or three times in quick suc-
cession. Subsequently, the rechargeable battery will
regain its full capacity. In the case that the recharge-
able battery no longer provides sufficient energy for
operating the unit, immediately turn off the unit and
charge the battery (in order to prevent it from losing its
charge completely which would result in the destruc-
tion of the rechargeable battery).
Please keep in mind that the rechargeable batteries
can spontaneously discharge. When the rechargeable
batteries are not used (charged) for a longer period of
time, a self-discharge may occur. The capacity will be
lost and the rechargeable battery may become perma-
nently defective. The manufacturer is not liable for any
resulting damages. Therefore, when stored for more
than one month, the rechargeable battery should be
partially charged to approx. 50%.
Please always heed the given charging time in order to
prevent overcharging and the resulting destruction of
the rechargeable battery (the KaWe charging station
KaWe MedCharge® 3000 + 4000 has an integrated
automatic shut-off). NiMH rechargeable batteries lose
their capacity at low temperatures (as low as 0°C).
1. Keep the rechargeable battery away from heating
installations and open flames. 2. Rechargeable are not
to be immersed in water or salt water 3. Never try to
disassemble or modify the rechargeable batteries or
expose them to heat. 4. Avoid dropping the recharge-
able batteries and protect them against being hit or
crushed as this may damage the housing. 5. Please
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