GoPro Karma User Manual BATTERY

BATTERY USE AND SAFETY

Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint your Karma battery or Karma controller. Do not insert foreign objects into the battery bay on your Karma. Do not use your Karma or any GoPro product containing a battery if the product has been damaged—for example, if cracked, punctured, or in contact with liquids.

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WARNING: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most battery issues arise from improper handling of batteries and, particularly, from the continued use of damaged batteries.

Battery fluid can cause serious burns to the skin and eyes. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash the affected area with plenty of water and seek medical advice immediately.

Do not expose your Karma or battery to excessive heat, including direct sunlight or fire and storage or use inside cars in hot weather, where it can be exposed to temperatures in excess of 140 (60). Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite. Using your Karma battery in this manner also may result in loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.

If the battery is damaged and ignites, do not use water to extinguish flames. Instead, use a functioning fire extinguisher. Do not short-circuit batteries. Avoid storing them around metal objects such as keys, pocket change, paper clips, and jewelry.

The battery charger must be used indoors only. It is neither designed nor tested for outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. Make no modifications to the battery charger. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and battery charger performance, and may void the warranty. Do not drop the battery charger or batteries.

The battery is intended only for use with the battery charger provided with your Karma. Do not continue charging the battery if it does not reach full charge within two hours. Overcharging may cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite. If you see any heat deformation or leakage, properly dispose of the battery.

Do not charge or connect a battery if the power cable has been pinched or shorted. Always inspect the battery and charger before charging. Do not pierce, crush, dent, or deform the battery or charger in any way. If either becomes deformed, properly dispose of it.

Do not dry your Karma which contains batteries with an external heat source such as a conventional or microwave oven or hair dryer.

Do not attempt to use the Karma battery to power other electronics. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your product and/or personal injury.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Most rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries are classified as nonhazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Many localities have laws in place requiring battery recycling. Check your local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash.

To safely dispose of lithium-polymer batteries, protect terminals from exposure to other metal with packing, masking, or electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while being transported. Lithium-polymer batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation’s (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. We encourage you to visit Call2Recycle at call2recycle.org or call 1-800-BATTERY in North America to find a convenient recycling location Never dispose of a battery in a fire because it may explode.