Disposing Of A Battery Pack; Battery Disposal Laws; Other Laws In Other Areas - American Megatrends MegaRAC G2 User Manual

Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip,

Disposing of a Battery Pack

Do not dispose of the MegaRAC G2 optional battery pack by fire. Do not mutilate the battery pack. Do
not damage it in any way. Toxic chemicals can be released if it is damaged. Do not short-circuit the
The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the
environment. Federal, state, and local laws prohibit disposal of some rechargeable
batteries in public landfills. These batteries must be sent to a specific location for proper
disposal. Call the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at 678-419-9990 (FAX:
678-419-9986) for an authorized battery disposal site near you. For a list of battery
disposal sites, write to:
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
http://www.rbrc.org/
1000 Parkwood Circle
Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 678-419-9990
Fax: 678-419-9986

Battery Disposal Laws

Most used Lithium-ion batteries are not classified as hazardous waste under the federal RCRA (Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act). Although Minnesota law requires that Lithium-ion batteries be labeled
"easily removable" from consumer products, and that Lithium-ion batteries must be collected by
manufacturers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has granted a temporary exemption

Other Laws in Other Areas

American Megatrends reminds you that you must comply with all applicable battery
disposal and hazardous material handling laws and regulations in the country or other
jurisdiction where you are using an optional battery pack on the MegaRAC G2 card.
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