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Revision Date April 30, 2020 || Document Number UM-E71-314 || Rev B
2.2.3.3 WEEE
This product is manufactured to ensure compliance with European Union regulations and policies that
preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilize natural
resources prudently and rationally. In compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive, return this product to a local recycling center, the original dealer, or supplier at the
end of life. Otherwise, return the device to the following office:
Astronics CSC
804 S. Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 244-4500
2.2.3.4 RoHS
The E71-314 Sierra™ is in conformity with ROHS 2 (EU Directive 2011/65) and ROHS 3 (EU Directive
2015/863) on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipm
ent.
2.2.3.5 REACH
The E71-314 Sierra™ is in conformity with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) per the EU REACH level 201
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) list released 01/08/2020. The list of controlled substances
is available at https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table.
2.3 Battery Safety
The Sierra holds two rechargeable Lithium Ion battery modules, which are to be sourced directly from
the battery manufacturer or their distribution centers. Each battery module is controlled individually by
the Sierra unit’s smart battery controller, allowing the unit to operate safely with one or two batteries
installed.
It is important to charge your new batteries
to ensure proper performance.
To ensure safety, the Sierra unit will only operate with RRC Power Solutions, P/N RRC2054-2, battery
modules. Refer to the battery module user manual, found here:
https://www.rrc-ps.com/fileadmin/Dokumente/Manuals/Manual_RRC2054-2.pdf
Follow all of the following battery safety instructions:
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Do not dismantle, open, or shred the batteries.
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Do not expose the batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
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Do not short-circuit a battery. Do not store batteries where they may short-circuit each other or
be short-circuited by other metal objects.
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Keep batteries in their original packaging when not in use.
