6.3. Cleaning
If necessary, clean the LiFePO4 battery with a soft, dry cloth. Never use
liquids, solvents or abrasives to clean the LiFePO4 battery.
7. Retention
Follow the storage instructions in this manual to optimize the life of the
LiFePO4 battery during storage. If these instructions are not followed
and the LiFePO4 battery is no longer charged when checked, consider it
damaged. Do not try to charge it or use it. Replace this with a new
LiFePO4 battery.
The self-discharge of the LiFePO4 battery is <10% per year.
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Charge or discharge the LiFePO4 battery to 50% of its capacity
before storage.
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Disconnect the LiFePO4 battery from all devices and, if present,
from the charger.
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Place the polar cap over the battery pole (+) during storage.
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Charge the LiFePO4 battery to at least 50% of its capacity every
year.
8. Transport
Always check all applicable local, national and international regulations
before transporting a lithium iron phosphate battery.
The transport of a disused, damaged or recalled LiFePO4 battery may
be specifically restricted or prohibited in certain cases.
The transport of the LiFePO4 battery falls under the hazard class
UN3480, class 9. for transport over water, in the air and over land, the
LiFePO4 battery falls into the packaging group PI965.
