Solar Stik 21-0202317, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Operator and Maintenance Manual for the 24VDC Li ESM 2000
April 2022 | Solar Stik® Inc. 16 |
Disposal – LiFePO
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Battery
The battery should not be opened The battery should not be destroyed or incinerated since
the battery may cause fire or the ingredients contained in the cells could be harmful if exposed
As a general rule, lithium-ion batteries are managed as universal waste under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act. However, battery disposal regulations vary on national, state/
provincial, and installation levels. Disposal must be conducted in accordance with all applicable
regulations. ANY breached or leaking battery is managed as hazardous waste.
Before initiating the disposal process for the Li ESM, it must be fully discharged. Consult your local
Hazardous Waste Storage Area (HWSA), Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO), or other
local authorities for the standard operating procedure for packaging, quantity, labeling, shipping, and
tracking requirements. If an HWSA or DRMO is not available or does not accept the Li ESM, contact
your servicing environmental compliance organization. Solar Stik is also able to handle disposal of
the Li ESM at a cost to the customer. Solar Stik may be contacted at 800-793-4364.
The Li ESM contains recyclable materials, and recycling is encouraged over disposal if a lithium
battery recycling facility is available.
The box in which the replacement battery was shipped is UN rated and should be used to ship the
defective battery to the appropriate disposal location. See also
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ,
page 32.