Batteries
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2.8 Date Code & Shelf Life
Date Code:
The date code is located on the product label on the front of the battery. The date code consists of four digits, such
as 1234. The first two digits represent the year of manufacture in the 21st century; such as 12 for 2012. The last two
digits indicate the fiscal week of manufacture; for example 34 stands for fiscal week 34.
Shelf Life:
Unused battery packs that have exceeded their shelf life should not be used and should be discarded according to
Safe Handling & Disposal instructions below.
7 years @ 20°C without the enabling adapter cable attached
5 years @ 20°C without the enabling adapter cable attached
2.9 Safe Handling & Disposal
Warning
Batteries may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not crush,
disassemble, short-circuit, or dispose of in fire.
Use of batteries not specified for use with PACSystems products may present a risk of fire
or explosion. Refer to Section 2.2 for details on PACSystems battery compatibility.
Lithium Battery Warning
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or incinerate lithium batteries.
Dispose of lithium batteries in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Be
sure to consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies before disposing of batteries.