Disposal - Ecom Instruments CN ATEX Series Safety Instructions

High quality lithium-ion batteries are used in your CNx(e) ATEX. These batteries have
numerous advantages in everyday use, such as a low weight and high capacity in a
nevertheless compact construction. In addition these batteries also exhibit practically no
memory effect.
However, these batteries are susceptible to a natural ageing process which impairs their
functionality. Modern batteries today have a lifespan of around 500 charge cycles, which,
when used daily, corresponds to a service life of approximately 2 years. The ageing
process increases rapidly after this period, which means that the batteries are deemed
technically defective after 500 charge cycles. Moreover, the batteries could blow up and
cause irreparable damage to your device in a worst case scenario.
For this reason rechargeable batteries with lithium cells should be replaced after 2 years
at the latest or after reaching a battery capacity that is 50% of its initial value.
Note: The battery used in this unit poses a fire hazard and can cause chemical injuries if
it is used improperly. Neither the battery nor the battery cells should be opened or disas-
sembled and they should not be burned or exposed to temperatures exceeding 100 °C.

9. Disposal

Old electrical devices as well as „historical" old electrical devices from ecom instru-
ments GmbH are supplied for disposal at our expense and disposed of free of charge
in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC and the German electrical law of
16/03/2005. The costs associated with returning devices to ecom instruments GmbH are
to be borne by the sender.
Your device contains a rechargeable lithium battery.
Depleted batteries or rechargeable batteries that can no longer be recharged should
never be disposed of along with normal or household waste. Old batteries can contain
harmful substances that are hazardous to health and damaging to the environment.
Please return the batteries/rechargeable batteries. Return is free of charge and required
by law. Please only dispose of discharged batteries in the designated containers or take
precautions to prevent short circuits. The poles of lithium batteries must be masked in
each case.
If the battery needs to be disposed of, it can be removed as described. The disposal
regulations specified above are also applicable for old devices.
All batteries and rechargeable batteries can be recycled. Precious raw materials such as
iron, zinc and nickel can therefore be reused.
The symbol means that batteries and rechargeable batteries should not be dis-
posed of along with normal or household waste.
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