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Digi-Stem® DST300, DST400, DST500, DST600, DSP Series and the HSICBB-P Portable Ambient Blackbody units are powered by Lithium Metal Batteries.
Tranportation regulations require that products powered by Lithium Metal batteries are shipped without the battery installed, with the
exception of the HSICBB-P, which has a power switch and must be shipped with the unit turned OFF. The batteries are shipped in sealed plastic bags and the end user must install them into the equipment. Follow the procedure below for proper installation.
Battery Installation Instructions for Digi-Stem® Models:
- To install, loosen the four (4) phillips head screws in the front cover from the enclosure, until the cover is removed. Note: The screws are held captive by retaining washers and should not be removed completely. If removing an old battery, be sure to dispose of it in accordance with your local, state, and federal regulations.
- Insert the new battery with the polarity as indicated on the battery holder. The positive terminal should be at the top of the PCB.
- The Digi-Stem display should briefly turn all segments ON and then OFF, followed by the display of the temperature (or error code in the event the probe is disconnected.)
- Replace the cover on the enclosure and secure it with four screws, tightened to a force of 4 to 5 inch pounds of torque.
Return Shipment Instructions
Ground Shipment
- When shipping a Digi-Stem®, remove the battery and seal it separately in a ziploc type bag.
- Ship via Ground methods using the original packaging
- Mark the package with the proper labels.
- DO NOT ship defective or depleted (dead) batteries. Dispose of defective or depleted batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Air Shipment
- If air transportation is required, remove the batteries. Do not ship batteries with the unit.
- If the unit is shipped without the batteries, no hazardous material labeling is required; however, removal of the Hazmat sticker IS required. When using the original box for shipment and if the package was originally shipped from us by Air, the Hazmat Class 9 sticker shown below
- Air transportation of batteries requires an active hazardous shipper contract with the transportation carrier. Lithium content of "C" battery (PN: DSA3062) is 2.5 grams. Lithium content of "AA" battery (PN: 12234-03) is 0.65 grams.
- Do not ship defective or depleted (dead) batteries. Dispose of defective or depleted batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Rules for Shipping Lithium Metal Batteries
Digi-Stem® DST300, DST400, DST500, DST600, DSP Series and the HSICBB-P Portable Ambient Blackbody contain Lithium metal batteries and have special shipping requirements imposed by the Department of Transportation.
- The batteries CANNOT be shipped inside the equipment, except for Model HSICBB-P which must be in the “Power OFF” position. The battery MUST be removed and packed as instructed below.
- Once removed from the equipment, the batteries MUST be placed inside a small plastic ziploc style bag to eliminate any chance of shorting the contacts.
- To satisfy DOT requirements, the appropriate labels MUST be placed on the outside of the box. Proper labeling of the ground shipment box will look like
Labels must be in color (with the exception of the “Primary Lithium Battery Label”. One source for labels is U-Line at http://www.uline.com/. If returning the equipment to us in the same box it was received in, the labels above should already be properly attached to the box. If at all possible please return the equipment in the same box you received it in.