Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities - Manual (Page 2)

Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger
Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without
notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists.
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Please see our website at
www.badgermeter.com
for specific contacts.
BadgerMeter, Inc.
P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
(800) 876-3837 / Fax: (888) 371-5982
www.badgermeter.com
Lithium Battery Return Policy
The following procedure must be adhered to.
Badger Meter will accept return of used lithium batteries
from customers under the following conditions:
1. Badger's preference is to receive the batteries in the prod-
uct, rather than removed from the product, since danger
for problems arises with respect to improper removal.
2. Shipment of batteries returned to Badger Meter must
comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 173.185
"Lithium Batteries and Cells." All batteries must be
packaged in such a manner that prevents short circuits
under conditions normally encountered during transpor-
tation. Battery ends need to be covered to prevent them
from touching one another. This can be accomplished
by using duct tape on individual batteries, or by taping
the ends of wire terminals. Additionally, batteries should
be placed in sealed plastic bags, and packaged with
vermiculite to prevent accidental contact. The outer
packaging must be in compliance with 49 CFR 173.24
and 173.24a.
3. The customer shall be solely responsible for selecting a
mode of transport, for preparing the product for ship-
ment, for the expenses of shipment, and for insuring the
product until it is received at Badger's dock.
4. Title shall not transfer until the product is received at
Badger's dock.
5. All responsibility and all liability for the product belongs
to the customer until it is received at Badger's dock.
Notice: This product contains lithium batteries that are
subject to US DOT transportation/shipment regulations.
These regulations apply to customers who return this prod-
uct in that they require basic hazardous materials training
prior to shipping. In addition, package/freight couriers may
require shippers to sign hazardous materials agreements
prior to shipping. We apologize for any inconvenience,
however we are not permitted to arrange return shipments
for our customers.
Under Federal OSHA regulations, Badger Meter
batteries are classed as a manufactured article and do
not require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The
MSDS for lithium may be obtained from Foote Mineral of
Exton, PA., and for thionyl chloride from Hooker Chemical
of Niagara Falls, NY.
Any of the following may cause the
batteries to leak, vent, rupture or explode.
DO NOT
Failure to follow these warnings could
result in serious injury.
Connect Backwards
Disassemble
Charge (Recharge);
the battery is not
rechargeable
Short Circuit
Fire (Do Not
Incinerate)
Crush or Puncture
Expose battery
contents to
water
Force discharge
(drive voltage
below 0.0 volts)
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TORX ® is a registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.