Fire and Heat Precautions
Measures to prevent fire, burns, and overheating when using the RBQ, charger, and battery.
Heat and contact
CAUTION
1) The robot body and controller get hot after long use. Do not touch during operation or immediately after. Allow at least about 1 hour to cool, check UI temperature, or power off and let it cool.
2) Batteries, chargers, and docking stations can also get hot—do not place flammable material near them while charging.
- Ventilation: Place the controller and charger in a well-ventilated area; do not cover with cloths or covers. Overheating can cause failure or fire.
Fire prevention
- Flammables: Do not place paper, cloth, solvents, or other flammables near the robot or charger.
- Battery: Do not expose the battery to fire, crush it, or puncture it. Do not use a damaged battery; dispose of it safely.
- Charging: Use only the designated charger; do not use damaged cables or chargers. See also Battery Handling Precautions.
If something goes wrong
- Smoke or odor: Turn power off immediately, unplug, and move to a safe distance.
DANGER
If a fire starts on the RBQ, charger, or battery, do not attempt to extinguish it yourself. Prioritize life safety: **evacuate**, then call the fire service. Lithium batteries are hard to fully extinguish with water or ordinary extinguishers and may worsen the situation—use extinguishers suitable for electrical fires (gas, powder, etc.) as recommended.
- Overheat alarm: If the product or GUI shows an overheat warning, stop use, let it cool, then consult the manual or Rainbow Robotics.