VEGA PM-BATT - Manual (Page 6)

4 Storage/Transport/Disposal
Avoid high temperatures and strong temperature fluctuations as well
as direct sun and high humidity. A temperature of approx. 20 °C (68 °F)
is ideal to ensure a low self-discharge. Make sure that contact with
water is avoided.
The power pack "PM-BATT" consists of Lithium metallic cells and is
subject to the dangerous goods regulations according to UN 3090/
3091. It is hence subject to certain transport regulations depending on
the carrier. Because the Lithium content is over the 2 g limit, the
battery pack must be declared, packed and shipped as hazardous
material.
These dangerous goods regulations require, among other things, a
special approved packaging with appropriate handling labels and
comprehensive accompanying documents containing an emergency
number as well as information for trained packaging staff.
Danger:
If the transport packaging shows obvious damages, the consignment
must not be accepted or further transported because of the danger of
ignition.
To avoid fire damage through self-ignition due to mechanical effects or
impact, the battery pack must be monitored for at least one hour at a
fireproof, well ventilated place. To avoid the risk of undetected damage
to the battery pack, we recommend disposing of the battery pack
according to the valid regulations.
Note:
If a battery-operated VEGA instrument is returned for repair, the
battery/power pack must be removed. Please send only the instru-
ment, not the battery/power pack.
Note:
Batteries and accumulators contain some environmentally harmful but
also some valuable raw materials that can be recycled. For that reason
batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in household
waste.
All consumers are legally obligated to bring batteries to a suitable
collection point, e.g. public collection points. You can also return the
batteries and accumulators to us for correct disposal. Due to the very
strict transport regulations for lithium-based batteries/accumulators,
this is normally not a good idea because shipment is very expensive.
Storage
Transport
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