Disposing Of Used Batteries - Hitachi S10mini S Hardware Manual

9.2.2

Disposing of used batteries

General notes on asking the agent to dispose of used batteries
1. Collection and vessel
Collect used batteries in such a way that a short circuit, charging circuit, or
overdischarging circuit is not formed between batteries. Also note the following
points:
Make sure that the vessel in which to collect used batteries is made of insulating
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materials.
Place used batteries neatly for each type and size. When stacking used batteries,
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insert an insulating sheet between each two layers to completely prevent contacts of
terminals in different layers.
Do not mix different types of batteries and do not mix batteries with other metallic
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parts such as wires or nails.
Used batteries that generate offensive odors are likely to cause a fire. Place one
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such battery in a single vinyl bag rather than collecting them together, and place it
neatly in the vessel. In general, batteries having an offensive odor must be handled
individually.
2. Place of collection
Collect used batteries in place where:
There is no fire near them.
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There is no dangerous thing as stated by the fire protection law near them.
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They are not wetted by rain or water.
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3. Packing
Take action so that used batteries are not disordered during transportation. For
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instance, insert foam blocks.
Place vessels including used batteries in a corrugated cardboard box or wood box
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together with foam blocks. Make sure that one package must be 10 kg or less.
Label the following information on the packages:
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Indication of used lithium batteries
Battery type (ER)
Warning to inhibit mixing with dangerous things
Contact in emergency
Warning to prevent the package from being wetted
4. Transportation
Do not mix used batteries with dangerous things as stated by the fire protection law.
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Do not place used packages in a hot place such as a place near a radiator.
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Secure the packages so that they are not displaced during transportation.
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Take action so that the packages are not wetted.
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