Manual
Operation Manual for
ZeMa Single Cells
Prepared on: 23-11-2022
Prepared by: GBA
Released on: 04.01.2023
Released by: -
Revised on: -
Index: _-
Distributed to: customer (public)
Pages: 29/35
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11. Recycling and Disposal
Dismantle a battery keeping in mind the risks that are described above. Provided that the
battery terminals are undamaged the battery will be protected against possible short
circuits. Make sure that no tampering of the battery can be performed whist the battery is
stored or sent for recycling.
Environmental Risk!
Risk of lead pollution.
Used batteries are considered as special waste when recycling is required.
Batteries are marked with the crossed out wheeled bin and the recycling
symbol and may not be added to household waste. For proper disposal
contact our customer service.
ZeMa
Rail
single cell
batteries are recyclable. Scrap batteries must be packaged and
transported in accordance with prevailing transportation rules and regulations.
Securely pack them and attach the required Transportation Security Information. To
simplify the collection and recycling or re-processing process, spent lead-acid batteries
must not be mixed with other batteries.
11.1
Recycling
Material
Mass in %
Remarks
Case, AGM separator
~ 7
90 % recyclable
Lead (Grid, active mass)
~ 64
100 % recyclable
Sulphuric Acid
~ 29
100 % recyclable
11.2
Disposal
Scrap batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local and national laws by a
licensed or certified lead acid battery recycler.
Please contact our point of sale for supporting you in taking back spent batteries and
render them to the secondary lead smelters for processing.