IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Li-Ion Battery Disclaimer

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Li-Ion Battery Disclaimer
Li-Ion batteries are moving in the direction ofminimising the physical size and, at the same time,increasing the capacity. This gives a very compact
battery with a high energy concentration. It also
increases the risk of thermal runaway (see notebelow) due to internal short circuits.

The OEMs and consumers must recognise that
although safe to use, Li-Ion cells always have a verysmall risk of thermal runaway. The risk could be as
little as 1 PPM or even less.
LINAK currently bases its Li-Ion battery design oncell types with an industry-proven history (e.g.
electric cars). The use of well-proven cell technology
reduces the risk of thermal runaway, but it does
not eliminate it. LINAK has completed activities toreduce this risk and the complete battery package isapproved in accordance with UL.
An external, internationally recognised expert
has also reviewed the design to ensure that
it is manufactured according to the latest
recommendations. Further to that, we only use cells
from well-recognised manufacturers.
LINAK recommends that when using Li-Ion batteries,
the customers should carry out proper risk analysis
on their applications. The risk analysis must also
take into consideration that these products are
not mounted in positions where they are in directcontact with flammable material.								LINAK Li-Ion batteries have no greater risk of thermal
runaway than other Li-Ion cells from well-recognised
manufacturers within the market. Therefore, LINAK
cannot take responsibility for any failures that occur
due to a failure that is inherent in the nature of LiIon batteries.
If any of the Li-Ion batteries built into LINAK
products are found to be defective under warranty,
LINAK will provide the OEM with a new product.
LINAK explicitly disclaims all other remedies.
LINAK shall not in any event be liable under any
circumstances for any special indirect punitive
incidental or consequential damages or losses arisingfrom any incident related to the inherent risk ofthermal runaway in the Li-Ion cell and any use of
LINAK products. Moreover, LINAK explicitly disclaims
any responsibility for profit loss, failure to realise
expected savings, any claim against our customer bya third party, or any other commercial or economic
losses of any kind, even if LINAK has been advised ofthe possibility of such damages or losses.
Transportation
The Li-Ion batteries must be packed and transported
in accordance with applicable regulations. Always
ask your local transportation provider how to handle
the transportation of Li-Ion batteries.
Please see the general assembly instructions and themounting section for detailed information.
Yours sincerely
LINAK

Note: ‘Thermal runaway’ is overheating of a cell and it could lead to a small fire and smoke from the cell.

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The general use of Li-Ion batteries has increased,
and the inherent risk of thermal runaway has
led to stricter rules within the transport industry,
specifically air transport with tightened restrictions
on the quantity, handling, and storage of specificproducts.