Rockwell Automation 1747-L5xx SLC 5/03, 5/04, and 5/05 Modular Processors User Manual
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Publication 1747-IN009B-EN-P - March 2008
Shipment of depleted batteries for disposal may be subject to specific regulation of
the countries involved or to regulations endorsed by those countries, such as the
IATA Restricted Articles Regulations of the International Air Transport Association,
Geneva, Switzerland.
For disposal, batteries must be packaged and shipped in accordance with
transportation regulations, to a proper disposal site. The U.S. Department of
Transportation authorizes shipment of “Lithium batteries for disposal” by motor
vehicle only in regulation 173.1015 of CFR 49 (effective January 5, 1983). For
additional information contact:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Although the Environmental Protection Agency at this time has no regulations
specific to lithium batteries, the material contained may be considered toxic,
reactive, or corrosive. The person disposing of the material is responsible for any
hazard created in doing so. State and local regulations may exist regarding the
disposal of these materials.
For a lithium battery material safety data sheet, contact the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT
Regulations for transportation of lithium batteries are periodically revised.
Refer to
ATTENTION
Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection.
Explosion or violent rupture is possible. Batteries should be collected for
disposal in a manner to prevent against short circuiting, compacting, or
destruction of case integrity and hermetic seal.
Sanyo Energy Corporation
600 Supreme Drive
Bensenville, IL 60106
USA
Tadarand U.S. Battery Division
2 Seaview Blvd.
Port Washington, NY 11050
USA
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