Rockwell Automation 1763-BA MicroLogix 1100 Replacement Battery - Manual (Page 6)

6 MicroLogix™ 1100 Replacement Battery
Publication 1763-IN003A-EN-P - August 2005
Shipment of depleted batteries for disposal may be subject to specific regulation of the
countries involved or to regulations endorsed by those countries, such as the IATA Restricted
Articles Regulations of the International Air Transport Association, Geneva, Switzerland.
Do not ship lithium batteries on passenger aircraft.
Exporting to Foreign Countries
Shipment of materials outside the United States is subject to specific regulations of the
countries involved or to regulations endorsed by those countries, such as the Restricted
Articles Regulations of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Geneva,
Switzerland.
See the disposal section for other regulations which apply to the shipment of depleted
batteries.
Regulations for transporting lithium batteries are periodically revised.
Lithium Battery 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.
ATTENTION
Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection.
They may explode or rupture violently. Check state and local regulations
dealing with the disposal of these materials. You are legally responsible for
hazards created while your battery is being disposed.