M12-400 Lithium Battery User Manual
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5. Storage
Please follow the storage instructions in this manual to increase the service life of the lithium
battery during storage. If you do not follow the storage instructions in this chapter for storage, the
lithium battery may be over-discharged and damaged. If the inspection reveals that the lithium
battery is damaged, please do not try to charge or use it.
The environmental conditions of storage are detailed in Chapter 8
The storage self-discharge rate of lithium battery is less than 3%/month.
When storing the lithium battery, please press the Power switch to OFF. Please
disconnect the Battery Switch or MCK from the lithium battery!
Before storing the lithium battery, please charge the battery to 80% SOC
Please disconnect all loads and chargers connected to the lithium battery.
Please turn the Power switch to the OFF position, and disconnect the Battery Switch or MCK.
Please cover the terminal protection cover.
Every 3 months, please charge the battery to 80% SOC; after charging is completed, please
turn the Power switch to the OFF position, and disconnect the Battery Switch or MCK.
6. Transportation
Before transporting lithium batteries, please check all local, national and international applicable
laws and regulations.
In some cases, the transportation of scrapped, damaged or recalled lithium batteries may be
specifically restricted or prohibited.
Lithium battery transportation belongs to the ninth category of dangerous goods in the UN3480
standard.
7. Disposal or Recycle
Please discharge the lithium battery to SOC 0% before discarding it. Please use electrical tape or
other insulating tape to insulate the positive and negative poles of the battery to prevent short
circuits.
Disposal and recycling of lithium batteries should comply with local, state, and federal laws and
regulations. Lithium batteries can also be recycled to the manufacturer for disposal.