7. Storage
7.1. General information
Follow the storage instructions in this manual to optimize the lifespan of TAB Li-Ion
LiFePO4 battery during storage. If these instructions are not followed and TAB Li-Ion
LiFePO4 battery has no charge remaining when it is checked, consider it to be
damaged. Do not attempt to recharge or use it. Replace it with a new LiFePO4
battery.
See chapter 2.4 for storage temperature conditions.
The self-discharge of TAB Li-Ion LiFePO4 battery is 1-2% per month.
Warning!
1. Charge TAB Li-Ion LiFePO4 battery to > 80% of its capacity before storage.
2. Disconnect TAB Li-Ion LiFePO4 battery from all loads and, if present, the
charging device.
3. Place the terminal covers over TAB Li-Ion LiFePO4 battery’s terminals during
storage.
4. Charge TAB Li-Ion LiFePO4 battery to > 80% of its capacity every 100 days.
After charging set the LiFePO4 battery in storage mode again.
8. Disposal and Recycling
8.1. General Information
Always discharge TAB Li-Ion LiFePO4 battery before disposal. Use electrical tape or
other approved covering over the battery connection points to prevent short circuits.
Battery recycling is encouraged. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local,
state and federal laws and regulations. Batteries may be returned to the
manufacturer.
USA & Canada:
Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are subject to disposal and recycling regulations
that vary by country and region. Always check and follow your applicable regulations
before disposing of any battery. Contact Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(www.rbrc.org) for U.S.A. and Canada, or your local battery recycling organization.
EC
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with relevant EC Directives and national,
regional and local environmental control regulations. For disposal within the EC,
the appropriate code according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) should be
used.
18