Maintenance
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Eaton 93PM Integrated Battery Cabinet-Small Welded (IBC-SW) Installation Manual P-164000639—Rev 1
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6.2.5
BATTERY Shelf Life
The shelf life for the batteries installed in the IBC–SW is 12 months from the date code on the battery. The
recharge date is also stated on a label inside the IBC–SW.
CAUTION
Failure to recharge the batteries before the expiration of the shelf life will result in reduced
discharge time, shorter float service life, and will void the warranty.
6.3
Recycling the Used Batteries
Contact your local recycling or hazardous waste center for information on proper disposal of the used
Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries.
WARNING
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Do not dispose of the battery or batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode. Proper disposal of
batteries is required. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements.
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Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and
eyes. It may be toxic.
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A battery can cause electrical shock, burn from high short-circuit current, or fire. Observe proper
precautions.
ATTENTION!
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Une batterie peut prêsenter un risque de choc êlectrique, de brulure, ou d'incendie. Suivre les
précautions qui s'imposent.
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Pour le remplacement, utiliser le même nombre et modéle des batteries.
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L'élimination des batteries est règlementée. Consulter les codes locaux à cet effet.
CAUTION
Do not discard the UPS or the UPS batteries in the trash. This product contains sealed, lead-acid
batteries and must be disposed of properly. For more information, contact your local recycling/
reuse or hazardous waste center.
CAUTION
Do not discard waste electrical or electronic equipment (WEEE) in the trash. For proper disposal,
contact your local recycling/reuse or hazardous waste center.
6.4
Maintenance Training
A basic training course, available from Eaton, gives you a competent working knowledge of the UPS system
operation and teaches you how to perform first level corrective maintenance. For more information about
training and other services, contact the Customer Reliability Center (see paragraph 1.7).