IBM TotalStorage DS4500 User Manual page 79

CAUTION:
This product contains a sealed lead acid battery. The battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly. In the United States, IBM has
established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal
of used IBM sealed lead acid batteries. For information on proper
disposal of these batteries, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333 or
contact your IBM representative. For information on disposal of sealed
lead acid batteries outside the United States, go to
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/batteryrecycle.shtml or
contact your local waste disposal facility. If the battery CRU is physically
damaged or leaking electrolyte gel, do not ship it to a recycling center.
The battery contains sealed lead-acid batteries that might be considered
hazardous material. You must handle this unit in accordance with all
applicable local and federal regulations.
4. Prepare the new battery. Unpack the battery CRU. Save the packing material
for shipping the used battery CRU to a disposal facility.
5. Find the "Battery Support Information" label on the front of the new battery
CRU, as shown in Figure 37.
Figure 37. Recording the battery support information
Fill in the following information:
v Date of Installation - Record today's date on the blank line
v Replacement Date - Record the expiration date (three years from today's
date) on the blank line
6. Install the new battery.
a. Using both hands, slide the battery about 5 cm (2 in.) into the slot.
b. Using the pull handles, slowly push the battery completely into the slot.
c. Tighten the four captive screws.
7. Replace the DS4500 Storage Server bezel, as shown in Figure 22 on page 22.
8. Run the system for at least 24 hours to properly charge the batteries. The
battery might take up to 15 minutes to complete its self-test and up to 24 hours
Chapter 3. Replacing the DS4500 Storage Server components
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