Disposing of the Batteries Battery
14 - 8 TM80 Telemetry Monitor Operator’s Manual
The age of a lithium-ion battery begins at the date of manufacture. The date of manufac-
ture is listed on the rear of the battery.
14.9 Disposing of the Batteries
14.9.1 Disposing of the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Discard the lithium-ion battery in the following situations:
â– The battery has visual signs of damage.
â– The battery fails.
â– The battery is aged and its runtime significantly less than the specification.
â– The battery has been used for more than two years or 500 complete charge-dis-
charge circles.
Discharge the battery and insulate the terminals with tape before disposal. Properly dis-
pose of the batteries according to local regulations.
14.9.2 Disposing of the AA Batteries
The batteries may be subject to local regulations regarding disposal. Dispose of batteries
in approved containers. Follow local regulations, if any, to recycle the batteries.
NOTE
• The battery capacity degrades as using time and number of recharge
cycles.Toward the end of its useful life, the battery capacity may be
reduced by 20% to 25%. If the reduced battery life is unacceptable for
your device, Mindray recommends the battery be replaced.