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• Remove the battery from the equipment if the equipment is not used for a prolonged time (for
example, several weeks). Otherwise the battery may overdischarge.
• Storing batteries at high temperature for an extended period of time will significantly shorten their
life expectancy.
• The battery storage temperature is between -5 °C and 35 °C. Storing batteries in a cool place can
slow the aging process. Ideally the batteries should be stored at 15 °C.
28.8 Recycling Batteries
Discard a battery in the following situations:
■ The battery has visual signs of damage.
■ The battery fails.
■ The battery is aged and its runtime significantly less than the specification.
■ The battery service life is reached.
Properly dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
• Do not open batteries, heat batteries above 60 °C, incinerate batteries, or short the battery
terminals. They may ignite, explode, leak or heat up, causing personal injury.
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