Xicom XTS-200C, Operation And Installation Manual

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MNC-0600-012 4 of 6 Revision C
Preventive Maintenance, ODU SSPA
Caution
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to comply could
result in equipment damage.
Battery Disposal Instructions
1
General Information
Replacement battery part number: 490-0008-001
Disposal of spent batteries should be performed by authorized,
professional disposal company which has the knowledge in the
requirements of the Federal, the State and the Local authorities
regarding hazardous materials, transportation and waste
disposal. It is recommended to contact the local EPA office.
Europe
The European Community (EC) has issued two directives:
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC. These directives are implemented
differently by each member country. Therefore, in each country
the manufacturers, importers and users are responsible for the
proper disposal or recycling.
In accordance with these directives, the TL-5242/W battery
contains no dangerous substances. The reaction products are
inorganic and do not represent environmental hazards once the
decomposition or neutralization process has terminated.
United States
Lithium batteries are neither specifically listed nor exempted
from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
hazardous waste regulations as conveyed by the resources
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The only metal of
possible concern in the cell is the lithium metal that is not listed
or characterized as a toxic hazardous waste. Significant amount
of spent cells and batteries that are untreated and not fully
discharged are considered as reactive hazardous waste.
1. The information in the following paragraphs was obtained from Tadrian Batteries, Ltd Tech Note LTN-2006-F April 2002