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become hot very quickly. This can lead to gas or toxic material leakage and/or to a
violent rupture.
4.
Do not incinerate or mutilate otherwise the batteries may burst or release toxic
material. Do not throw battery into open fire. This can cause violent rupture due to
the heat.
5.
Do not deform batteries. Batteries are not to be crushed, drilled into or damaged in
any other way. This can lead to toxic material or gas leakage and/or violent rupture.
6.
Do not short circuit the battery. This can lead to toxic material or gas leakage
and/or violent rupture.
7.
The Battery should be disposed in accordance with local and state regulations.
Transport by sea
For sea transportation of nickel-metal hydride round cells there is an additional
requirement:
1.
Batteries must not be stored in close proximity of external heating sources.
Transport by air
Any electrical battery or battery powered device, equipment or vehicle having the
potential of a dangerous evolution of heat must be prepared for transport so as to
prevent:
1.
A short circuit. In the case of equipment, by disconnection of the battery and
protection of exposed terminals
2.
Accidental activation.
The battery must be disconnected before transporting by air.
Disposal / End of Life
For disposal of the battery, take to local authority recycling centre or contact OxTS for
advice. The battery waste code is 160605, “Other batteries and accumulators (nickel-
metal hydride batteries)”.