TM 11-5820-890-10-8 b Change 1 WARNING LITHIUM NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Lithium Non-Rechargeable Batteries contain a great deal of energy. They must never be charged or abused. Attempting to do so could result in leakage, fire or even an explosion. Lithium-Sulfur Dioxide (Li-SO2) batteries, such as BA-5590, contain a toxic, pressurized, and liquefied gas. It has a strong pungent odor. Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2) batteries such as BA-5372 (HUB or Hold-Up battery) and BA-5390 contain a flammable electrolyte. Both types of batteries contain pure Lithium which reacts violently with water. DO NOT heat, incinerate, short circuit, puncture, mutilate or attempt to disassemble any battery. DO NOT USE any battery which shows signs of damage, such as bulging, swelling, disfigurement, leaking or staining inside the plastic packaging.
DesignationTM 11-5820-890-10-8
EditionDec 1998
StatusSuperseded
Pages353
FunctionComms Signal
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)