PALMER Wahl DST300 Series Digi Stem Instructions
- July 8, 2024
- Palmer Wahl
Table of Contents
PALMER Wahl DST300 Series Digi Stem
Product Specifications
- Models: DST300, all DST400, DST500, DST600 Series, and HSICBB-P
- Lithium Metal Batteries
- Special shipping requirements imposed by the Department of Transportation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I ship the product with the battery already installed?
- A: Due to transportation regulations, products are shipped with Lithium Metal batteries not installed. Follow instructions for proper installation before shipping.
- Q: What happens if I fail to remove required stickers from the shipment box?
- A: Failure to remove stickers may result in rejection of the shipment by carriers and possible fines. Always ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
MODELS
MODELS: DST300, all DST400, DST500, DST600 Series and HSICBB-P
Attention: Due to changes in transportation regulations for the transport of Lithium Batteries, all Wahl Instruments products that use Lithium Metal batteries are now shipped with the battery not installed, with the exception of the HSICBB-P, which has a power switch and must be shipped with the unit turned OFF. For information on shipping units already in your possession, see the “Return Shipment Instructions” below, and additional information.
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
BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for DST Models
- For installation, loosen the four (4) phillips-head screws in the front cover of the enclosure until the cover is removed.
- Note: The screws are held captive by retaining washers and should not be removed completely. Remove old battery and dispose of in accordance with Local, State and Federal Regulations.
- Insert new battery with polarity as indicated on battery holder. Positive terminal should be at the top of the PCB.
- Wahl #DSA3062 – Standard Lithium Thionyl Chloride “C” Battery – for all DST Models except FM versions.
- Wahl #DSA3060 – FM approved Lithium Thionyl Chloride “C” Battery – required with DST500-FM.
- Wahl #12234-03 – Lithium Thionyl Chloride “AA” Battery – “I” Models only.
- 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 that the probe is disconnected.
- Replace cover on enclosure, and secure four (4) screws with screws tightened to a force of 4 to 5 in-lbs. of torque.
RETURN SHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS
RETURN SHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS – Please follow all directions!
Ground Shipment
- When shipping a Digi-Stem, remove the battery and seal in a zip-lock type bag.
- Ship via ground and use the original packaging.
- Mark package with proper labels as designated on sheet 2 of this document.
- 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 battery and Do Not ship batteries with the unit!
- If the unit is shipped without the batteries, no hazardous material labeling is required, however removal of Hazmat sticker IS REQUIRED! See next page for more details.
- Air Transportation of batteries requires an active hazardous shipper contract with the transportation carrier. Lithium content of “C” battery is 2.5 grams, “AA” battery is .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
MODELS: DST300, all DST400, DST500, DST600 Series and HSICBB-P 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 zip-lock 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:
U- Line P/N’s:
Labels must be in color (with the exception of the “Primary Lithium Battery Label” (S-14590). 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.
Removal of 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:
MUST BE REMOVED or completely obliterated from both panels of the Ground
Shipment box.
All references to “UN3091” must also be removed or obliterated prior to
package pickup.
→ FAILURE TO REMOVE THESE FROM THE BOX WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE
SHIPMENT BY UPS AND MAY RESULT IN FINES. ←
Failure to follow these procedures can lead YOU to be fined up to $110,000 and
face up to 10 years in jail, per each violation.