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MAINTENANCE 10
10.3.1 Information on storage and transport
▸ Prevent a short circuit of the battery terminals:
– Store and transport the batteries in their original packaging
– or tape the battery terminals.
▸ Store cool (under 21 °C (70 °F)), dry and without major temperature fluctuations.
▸ Protect against permanent sunlight.
▸ Do not store near the heating.
10.3.2 Disposal information
In the EU
▸ Dispose of lithium batteries in accordance with the Battery Directive 2006/66/EU.
▸ In Germany, you can hand in the batteries at your local recycling center.
Alternatively, the battery manufacturer Tadiran Germany offers a return service on
request.
Contact data:
Phone: +49 (0)6042/954-122
Fax: +49 (0)6042/954-190
www.tadiranbatteries.de
In the USA
▸ Batteries have to be disposed of by an authorized waste disposal company.
Identification of lithium batteries:
– Proper shipping name: Waste lithium batteries
– UN number: 3090
– Label requirements: MISCELLANEOUS, HAZARDOUS WASTE
– Disposal code: D003
▸ If anything is unclear, contact the local office of the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
In other countries
Please observe national regulations for the disposal of lithium batteries.
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