Appendix B Equipment handling
Internal batteries
If the unit contains batteries, these may discharge slowly during storage. If the unit is to
be stored for an extended period, disconnect or remove all internal batteries.
A suitable piece of insulating material can be placed between the battery and the
electrical contacts to prevent electrical discharge. The battery can then remain in the unit,
reducing the risk of it being misplaced during the storage period.
Caution
Units containing lithium or alkaline batteries must be handled separately and
with care. Such units are marked accordingly. Do not attempt to recharge
such batteries, open them or dispose of them by incineration. Refer to the
applicable product data sheets.
Dehumidifier
Place a suitably sized bag of desiccant material (silica gel or similar) into the unit to keep
the electronic components as dry as possible.
Coatings
Spray the unit externally with a corrosion inhibitor (e.g. a light oil) before packing.
Re-packaging
Whenever possible, the unit must be stored and transported in its original packing
material and/or crate. In the event that this material is not available, proceed as follows:
• Small units must be protected from damp by being placed within a plastic bag at least
0.15 mm thick. An appropriate quantity of desiccant material should be placed inside
this bag, and the bag sealed. The sealed unit must then be placed in an appropriate
carton or crate, and supported in the container by appropriate shock-absorbing
insulation (polystyrene foam chips etc.).
• Large units must be placed in a suitable cardboard box or wooden crate. The unit
must be protected against physical damage by means of shock-absorbing insulation
mats. The box must be clearly marked with its contents, and must be stored in a
dry and dust-free area.
Temperature protection
If the unit must be protected against extremes of temperature, the carton/crate must be
lined on all walls, base and lid with 5 cm thick polyurethane or polystyrene foam. These
units will be identified as delicate in the applicable documentation.
The package must then be clearly marked:
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