Battery Safety Information

The safety warnings below pertain to all unprotected lithium ion cells (the/this battery). The most common cause of a battery-related fire is a SHORT CIRCUIT.

What is a short circuit?  The situation arises when battery positive (+) and negative (-) directly connect. The current will become extremely high because there is no resistance in the path to limit current flow. A short circuit will result in dangerously high temperature which may cause a fire resulting in personal injury, property damage or death.

While the top cap is the positive pole, the ENTIRE BODY of a cylindrical lithium ion battery is the negative ground pole. ALWAYS keep the protective PVC shrink wrap and top cap insulator in PERFECT condition. DO NOT use the battery if these parts are damaged in any way or if the cell body is dented, deformed, leaking, or damaged in any way.

Keep lithium ion batteries AWAY from metal objects. DO NOT store lithium ion batteries loose or on your person, in a pocket, purse, backpack, etc without a protective box or case. ALWAYS store lithium ion batteries in the box or case in which the batteries were delivered.

If your skin or eyes have come into contact with battery electrolyte, flush with water and seek immediate emergency medical care! 

⚠ WARNING:

Use caution as misusing or mishandling the battery may cause a FIRE or EXPLOSION which may result in personal injury, property damage, or death. The user must have an appropriate understanding of the potential dangers of LITHIUM ION BATTERIES before purchase and usage. No express or implied guarantee of compatibility, suitability, or fitness for any particular purpose or device can be made. This battery is manufactured and sold for the intended use of system integrations with proper protection circuitry or battery packs with a BMS (battery management system) or PCB (circuit board/module). This battery is neither designed nor intended to be used with an E-CIGARETTE, VAPORIZER, or similar device and MUST NOT be used with such devices due to RISK OF FIRE or EXPLOSION. If purchasing this battery for resale purposes, you MUST forward ALL warnings to ALL customers for their reference and safety! 

  • DO NOT USE WITH E-CIGARETTE, VAPORIZER, OR SIMILAR DEVICE.
  • BATTERY IS ONLY FOR USE IN PROTECTED BATTERY PACKS.
  • ONLY ASSEMBLE A BATTERY PACK IF YOU ARE COMPETENT IN DOING SO.
  • DO NOT STORE BATTERY/CELL LOOSE OR IN A POCKET, PURSE, ETC. ALWAYS USE A PROTECTIVE CASE OR BOX FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT.
  • WHEN NOT IN USE, ALWAYS STORE LITHIUM ION BATTERIES IN THE PROTECTIVE CASE/BOX IN WHICH BATTERIES WERE DELIVERED.
  • Misusing or mishandling lithium ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH.
  • BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE, BURN, OR CAUSE A FIRE IF MISUSED OR MISHANDLED.
  • Usage of batteries is AT YOUR OWN RISK!
  • ONLY use with proper protection circuitry.
  • DO NOT short circuit intentionally or unintentionally.
  • KEEP AWAY from metal/conductive objects to prevent short circuiting.
  • DO NOT use if PVC wrapper or terminal insulator is damaged or torn.
  • DO NOT use if battery is damaged in any way.
  • DO NOT over-charge or charge above the maximum voltage rating.
  • DO NOT over-discharge or exceed the continuous discharge rating.
  • DO NOT modify, disassemble, puncture, cut, crush, or incinerate.
  • DO NOT expose to liquids or high temperatures.
  • DO NOT solder onto battery, spot weld only.
  • DO NOT use force to install or install in reverse/backwards.
  • DO NOT charge a HOT Battery.
  • DO NOT charge the cells or battery-pack over 1 amp per hour.
  • DO NOT discharge the cells or battery-pack before fully charging.
  • DO NOT make a direct solder contact onto the cells or battery-pack.
  • DO NOT use or leave cells or battery-pack under direct sunlight for long periods of time.
  • DO NOT connect the cells or battery-pack to a plus socket or car cigarette plug for charging.
  • DO NOT charge the cells or battery-pack with a none specific (1S – 20S) smart lithium charger.
  • DO NOT charge the cells or battery-pack with a bench top charger, a nickel charger, a car battery charger.
  • DO NOT immerse the cells or battery-pack in water or get it wet, unless instructed by MWB.
  • DO NOT reverse the polarity of the cells, battery-pack or cut the wire leads off for any reason.
  • DO NOT disassemble or modify the cells or battery-pack for any reason.
  • ONLY use within manufacturer’s specification.
  • KEEP AWAY from pets and children.
  • ALWAYS charge in or on a fire-proof surface and never leave batteries charging unattended.
  • ONLY use a smart charger designed for this specific type of battery.
  • DO NOT mix and match brands and models, old and new, used and unused batteries.
  • STOP immediately if while charging/storing/using the battery it emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any way.
  • It is your responsibility to determine that your charger or device is functioning properly.
  • If exposed to battery electrolyte, flush with water immediately and/or immediately contact a physician or emergency services.
  • DO NOT throw away in trash; contact your local jurisdiction for proper recycling or disposal.
  • Resellers MUST forward ALL warnings to ALL customers for their reference and safety.

Charging Instructions: Always charge a lithium cell or battery-pack with a smart lithium charger that is designed for charging the correct voltage, chemistry and number of cells of the pack. DO NOT discharge a lithium cell or battery-pack before fully charging it. DO NOT charge a lithium cell or battery-pack with a none specific designated lithium smart charger. DO NOT cut off or remove the connector, heat shrink or disassemble the battery-pack for any reason. It will take 3-5 cycles (charge/discharge) to fully charge your lithium cell or battery-pack to reach its full capacity.

This battery is manufactured and sold for the intended use of system integrations with proper protection circuitry for battery-packs with BMS (battery management system) or PCB (circuit board module). This battery-pack is neither designed nor intended to be used with an E-Cig, or any similar device.

Warning: Lithium Ion Cells have inherent risks if misused or mishandled. Cells can explode causing harm or severe burns, fatality and property damage. Please read below the safety instructions on how to property charge, discharge and handle your lithium batteries, battery-packs from Midwest Battery, LLC.

MWB is not responsible for any damage done to our Lithium-Ion Packs once they leave our facility.