SLA do's and don'ts
- Never disassemble the cell as the electrolyte is strong Sulfuric liquid and can harm and damage your skin and clothes.
- Do not short circuit as it will generate heat which may cause burns
- Exposing batteries to fire can cause it to rupture.
- Do not place the batteries in water as they may cease to work.
- Do not solder directly on the battery as the heat will damage the safety mechanism of the cell as well as it will deteriorate it.
- Never use batteries will polarities reversed as they may swell up or rupture.
- Over charging the batteries will cause them to swell or rupture. Charging with an unspecified charger or a specified charger which has been modified or tempered with can also cause the batteries to swell or rupture.
- Avoid designing an airtight battery compartment. Gases emitting from the cells would likely to generate pressure which needs to be released. Also high concentrations on hydrogen may likely ignite if it is close to heat or igniter source.
- Do not use the batteries and cells in an appliance for which it was not intended. This may damage your appliance.
- Do not insert the battery with reversed polarity. Use polarized terminals or connectors.
- Do not mix and match old and new batteries or different manufacturer’s cells or batteries. Differences in various values can damage the cells as well as equipment.
- Do not leave discharged batteries for a long amount of time.
