Lucent Technologies Enhanced VR Series Batteries
4 - 6 Safety and Environmental Issue 5 December 1998
To direct attention to the possible source of danger from battery
gases, post one or more warning signs, lettered in large
characters, in a conspicuous location near the batteries.
First Aid
Refer to the MSDS in Section 11 for first aid procedures.
Lifting
Information
Refer to “Unpacking and Handling” in the Installation section of
this product manual for specific handling instructions.
Transportation
and Handling
New batteries are shipped meeting United Nations standard,
DOT, IATA, IMDG, and other State and Government
regulations.
Old/used batteries should be considered as Hazardous Waste and
transported according to respective DOT, EPA, OSHA, and
other governing regulations or guidelines for Hazardous Waste.
Environmental
Do not discard batteries in trash cans.
Pb
Pb
Valve regulated batteries contain lead, lead compounds, and
sulfuric acid. Recycle batteries in approved reclamation
centers according to local, state, and federal regulations.