Rockwell Automation 1747-L5xx SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style User Manual - Manual (Page 135)

Publication 1747-UM011G-EN-P - June 2008
Maintaining Your Control System 135
Disposal
For disposal, batteries must be packaged and shipped in accordance
with transportation regulations, to a proper disposal site. The U.S.
Department of Transportation authorizes shipment of “Lithium
batteries for disposal” by motor vehicle only in regulation 173.1015 of
CFR 49 (effective January 5, 1983). For additional information contact:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Although the Environmental Protection Agency at this time has no
regulations specific to lithium batteries, the material contained may be
considered toxic, reactive, or corrosive. The person disposing of the
material is responsible for any hazard created in doing so. State and
local regulations may exist regarding the disposal of these materials.
For a lithium battery product safety data sheet, contact the
manufacturer.
IMPORTANT
Regulations for transportation of lithium batteries are
periodically revised.
Refer to http://www.dot.gov for the latest shipping
information.
ATTENTION
Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries in general trash
collection. Explosion or violent rupture is possible. Batteries
should be collected for disposal in a manner to prevent against
short circuiting, compacting, or destruction of case integrity and
hermetic seal.
Sanyo Energy Corporation
600 Supreme Drive
Bensenville, Il 60106
USA Tadarand U.S. Battery Division
2 Seaview Blvd.
Port Washington, NY 11050
USA or