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19.1.12 WEEE directive
The use of this symbol on Carlson products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the product should
not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal. It is the responsibility of the end user to dispose of this
product at a designated collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to enable reuse or
recycling. Correct disposal of this product will help to save valuable resources and prevent potential negative effects
on the environment. For more information, please contact your local waste disposal service or Carlson
representative.
19.1.13 Battery safety
The Boretrak2 is supplied with non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (3 × Duracell LR20 1.5 V). The probe also
contains a CR 2032 3 V 220 mAh lithium coin cell. The PDA contains a lithium polymer battery (4500 mAh).
• Do not attempt to recharge the probe batteries.
• Please dispose of waste batteries in accordance with your local environmental and safety laws.
• Replace the batteries only with the specified type.
• Ensure that all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity.
• Do not store batteries in direct sunlight.
• Do not heat or dispose of batteries in a fire.
• Do not short-circuit or force discharge the batteries.
• Do not introduce a metal connection between the batteries in the nose cone and the external metal housing.
• Do not disassemble, pierce, deform or apply excessive pressure to the batteries.
• Do not swallow the batteries.
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not get batteries wet.
• If a battery is damaged, exercise caution when handling it.
19.1.14 Battery disposal
The use of this symbol on the batteries, packaging or accompanying documents indicates that used batteries should
not be mixed with general household waste. Please dispose of the used batteries at a designated collection point.
This will prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority or waste disposal service concerning the separate
collection and disposal of batteries. All lithium and rechargeable batteries must be fully discharged or protected from