How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly - Invacare Colibri User Manual

6.2.9 How to handle damaged batteries correctly

CAUTION!
Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if
batteries are damaged
– Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid
immediately.
After contact with skin:
– Immediately wash affected area with lots of
water.
After contact with eyes:
– Immediately rinse eyes under running water for
several minutes; consult a physician.
• Always wear safety goggles and appropriate safety
clothing when handling damaged batteries.
• Place damaged batteries in an acid-resistant receptacle
immediately after removing them.
• Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate
acid-resistant receptacle.
• Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid
with lots of water.
Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly
Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your
provider or directly to Invacare.
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