MicroLogix™ 1100 Replacement Battery
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Publication 1763-IN003A-EN-P - August 2005
Storing Lithium Batteries
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Store in a cool, dry environment typically 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F) with 40-60%
relative humidity. Regularly monitor the temperature and humidity of the storage area.
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Use a first-in/first-out system for handling stored batteries.
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Store the battery (with a copy of this publication) in the original containers away from
flammable materials.
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Keep track of storage time. Reference storage time to the date of manufacture.
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Do not
store batteries longer than 10 years.
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Do not
store used batteries longer than 3 months before disposal.
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Clearly mark the contents of the storage area.
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Place a Lith-X or Class D Powder fire extinguisher in a readily accessible area in or
around the storage area.
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Ventilate and protect the storage area against fire. You must have a system that
automatically detects and extinguishes fires and automatically activates an alarm
signal.
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Do not
smoke in the storage area.
Transporting Lithium Batteries
One or Two Batteries — Each battery contains 0.23 grams of lithium. Therefore, up to two
batteries can be shipped together within the United States without restriction. Regulations
governing shipment to or within other countries may differ.
Three or More Batteries — Procedures for the transportation of three or more batteries
shipped together within the United States are specified by the Department of Transportation
(DOT) in the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR49, “Transportation.” An exemption to these
regulations, DOT - E7052, covers the transport of certain hazardous materials classified as
flammable solids. This exemption authorizes transport of lithium batteries by motor vehicle,
rail freight, cargo vessel, and cargo-only aircraft, providing certain conditions are met.
Transport by passenger aircraft is not permitted.
A special provision of DOT-E7052 (11th Rev., October 21, 1982, par. 8-a) provides that:
“Persons that receive cell and batteries covered by this exemption may reship them
pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 173.22a in any of these packages authorized in
this exemption including those in which they were received.”
The Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR 173.22a, relates to the use of packaging authorized
under exemptions. In part, it requires that you must maintain a copy of the exemption at each
facility where the packaging is being used in connection with shipment under the exemption.
