TM 11—5820—890-—20-2 A lithium-sulfur dioxide (Li-SO2) battery used with Battery Box, CY-8523A/PRC contains pressurized sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas. The gas is toxic, and the battery MUST NOT be abused in any way which may cause the battery to rupture. DO NOT heat, short circuit, crush, puncture, mutilate, or disassemble the battery. DO NOT USE any battery which shows signs of damage, such as bulging, swelling, disfigurement, brown liquid in the plastic wrap, a swollen plastic wrap, etc. DO NOT test Li-SO2 batteries for capacity, except as authorized. DO NOT recharge batteries. DO NOT use water to extinguish Li-SO2 battery fires). If the battery compartment becomes hot to the touch, if you hear a hissing sound (i.e., battery venting), or if you smell irritating sulfur dioxide gas, IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF the equipment. Remove the equipment to a well ventilated area or leave the area.
DesignationTM 11-5820-890-20-2
EditionMay 1998
StatusSuperseded
Pages452
FunctionComms Signal
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)