Recycling Batteries; Disposing Of The Packaging Materials - Siemens Acuson S1000 Instructions For Use Manual

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Recycling Batteries

WARNING: Never dispose of batteries by burning or by flushing into any waste water system,
for example, a lavatory. Compromising the structural integrity of a battery can result in leakage
or explosion and the potential for personal injury.
WARNING: Do not throw batteries into the trash. Collect and recycle used batteries separate
from other waste.
Item
lithium batteries
battery packs (nickel-metal
hydride [Ni-MH] battery)
Recycle batteries according to local, state, and regional laws and regulations. Use a battery
collection program available in your country to recycle batteries.
To the extent required by local, state, and regional laws and regulations, Siemens will collect
and recycle batteries for this product at no charge. Contact your local Siemens representative
for battery shipment instructions.

Disposing of the Packaging Materials

Dispose of or recycle the packaging materials according to local, state, and regional laws and
regulations.
To the extent required by local, state, and regional laws and regulations, Siemens will collect
and dispose of packaging materials for this product. For more information, contact your local
Siemens representative.
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See also: Caring for Batteries, p. 2-51
The battery is expected to hold a sufficient charge for 1.5 years from the start of
service if:
 the system is never plugged into the power outlet
 the system is plugged into the power outlet, but the mains circuit breaker is in the
off position ( = OFF) for the entire 1.5 years
If the system clock no longer keeps time, it could be time to replace the battery.
Contact your local Siemens representative.
See also: Caring for the Battery Pack, p. 2-26
The battery is rechargeable.
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