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Operating Instructions, 10/2018, A5E45421408
Maintaining and repairing the device
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7.1
Maintenance
To retain a high level of system availability, or devices with a back-up battery, we
recommend the preventative replacement of the back-up battery at replacement intervals of
5 years.
7.2
Repair information
Carrying out repairs
Only qualified personnel are permitted to repair the device. To contact your local
representative, see Section "Technical support (Page 93)".
7.3
Replacing the backup battery
Prior to replacement
WARNING
Explosion and release of harmful substances due to improper handling of lithium batteries
Improper handling of lithium batteries can result in an explosion of the batteries. Explosion
of the batteries and the released pollutants can cause severe physical injury. Worn
batteries jeopardize the function of the device.
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Replace the battery every 5 years.
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Replace the lithium battery only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not throw lithium batteries into fire, do not solder on the cell body, do not recharge,
do not open, do not short-circuit, do not reverse polarity, do not soak in water, do not
heat above 100°C and protect from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
NOTICE
Disposal of batteries
Used batteries pollute the environment as special waste. You as a user are liable to
prosecution if you do not properly dispose of batteries.
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Dispose used batteries separately as hazardous waste in accordance with local
regulations.
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Return used batteries to public collection points and wherever batteries of the type in
question are sold.
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Label the battery container "Used batteries".
