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Operating instructions replacement battery
9. Operation 10. Storage and care instructions 11. Disposal instructions
10. Storage and care instructions
10.1 Corrosion protection
• Only store the battery in a dry condition.
• Once a month, treat the contacts on the contact panel with contact spray.
10.2 Battery care
You will prolong the life of your battery if you do not expose it to a very hot environment
or store it fully charged for longer than necessary. When you store the battery over an
extended period (e.g. over the winter), empty it to about 20-40% and store it at -20°C to
+15°C to ensure a long battery life.
10.2 Other care instructions
To clean the battery you can use all cleaning agents suitable for plastic - follow the
manufacturer‘s instructions.
• Repairs may only be carried out by authorized Torqeedo Service Centers.
Should you attempt to carry out repairs or conversions yourself, this
immediately cancels the warranty.
• If you wish to make a warranty claim, please follow the instructions for
submitting warranty claims in the instruction manual of your motor
11. Disposal instructions
Torqeedo Travel motors and replacement batteries are manufactured
in accordance with EU Directive 2002/96. This directive regulates the
disposal of electrical and electronic devices for the protection of the
environment.
You can, in line with regional regulations, hand in the battery at a
collecting point. From there it will be professionally disposed of.
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