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STORAGE CONDITIONS
Batteries should be stored at temperatures between 50°F (10°C)
and 77°F (25°C), with relative humidity not exceeding 65
percent. Refrigeration of alkaline batteries is not necessary because
of their very good capacity retention. Excessive temperature cycling
and storage at temperatures greater than 77°F (25°C) should
be avoided to maximize shelf life.
PROPER USAGE AND HANDLING
- Discharged batteries should be removed from equipment to prevent
possible damage.
- Batteries should be removed from a device when it is not expected
to be in use for several months.
- Batteries should also be removed from equipment while it is
being powered by household (AC) current.
- Always replace all batteries at the same time since batteries
in series, in different states of discharge, may eventually drive
the weakest battery into voltage reversal with progressive risk
of leakage or rupture.
- Mixing battery systems, such as alkaline with zinc-carbon, may
result in voltage reversal and should be avoided.
- Always replace the battery or batteries in your equipment with
the size and type of battery specified by the equipment manufacturer.
- Keep batteries away from small children. If swallowed, consult
a physician at once. (For information on treatment, telephone
the National Capital Poison Center, Washington, D.C., at 202-625-3333
collect.)
CHARGING
All batteries listed in this section are of the primary type and
are not designed to be recharged. Attempts to recharge an
alkaline battery may cause an imbalance within the cell, leading
to gassing and possibly explosion on either charge or discharge
cycles.
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