Mitsubishi Electric GT16 User Manual page 386

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Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-in Batteries in EU Member States
This section describes the precautions for disposing of waste batteries in EU member states and exporting batteries
and/or devices with built-in batteries to EU member states.
(1) Disposal precautions
In EU member states, there is a separate collection system for waste batteries. Dispose of batteries properly at
the local community waste collection/recycling center.
The following symbol is printed on the batteries and packaging of batteries and devices with built-in
batteries used for Mitsubishi Graphic Operation Terminal (GOT).
POINT POINT POINT
This symbol is for EU member states only.
The symbol is specified in the new EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) Article 20
"Information for end-users" and Annex II.
The symbol indicates that batteries need to be disposed of separately from other wastes.
(2) Exportation precautions
The new EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) requires the following when marketing or exporting batteries and/or
devices with built-in batteries to EU member states.
• To print the symbol on batteries, devices, or their packaging
• To explain the symbol in the manuals of the products
(a) Labelling
To market or export batteries and/or devices with built-in batteries, which have no symbol, to EU member
states on September 26, 2008 or later, print the symbol shown in (1) on the GOT or their packaging.
(b) Explaining the symbol in the manuals
To export devices incorporating Mitsubishi Graphic Operation Terminal to EU member states on September
26, 2008 or later, provide the latest manuals that include the explanation of the symbol.
If no Mitsubishi manuals or any old manuals without the explanation of the symbol are provided, separately
attach an explanatory note regarding the symbol to each manual of the devices.
POINT POINT POINT
The requirements apply to batteries and/or devices with built-in batteries manufactured before the enforcement
date of the new EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
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18. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
18.4 Battery Voltage Low Detection and Battery Replacement
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