Rockwell Automation 5000,D50006.2.10 PI INSTALLATION MANUAL - Manual (Page 40)

Chapter 4
Installing the Modules
4-2
Disposing of a Lithium Battery
ATTENTION: Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries
in general trash collection. Explosion or violent rupture
is possible.
Follow these guidelines when you dispose of the module’s battery.
Important: Check your state and local regulations that deal with the
disposal of lithium batteries.
Do not: Because the battery:
dispose of lithium batteries whose combined
weight is greater than or equal to 1/2 gram
in general trash collection
could become dangerous
incinerate or expose the battery to high
temperatures
could explode
solder the battery or leads could explode
open, puncture, or crush the battery could explode and toxic, corrosive, and
flammable chemicals could be exposed
charge the battery could explode or the cell might overheat and
cause burns
short positive or negative terminals together will heat up
ship on passenger aircraft could become dangerous
ship while connected to equipment could become dangerous
Batteries should be collected for disposal in a manner to prevent short
circuiting, compacting, or destruction of case integrity and hermetic seal.
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 CFR49 (effective Jan. 5,
1983). For additional detailed information, contact:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Although the United States Environmental Protection Agency at this time
has no regulations specific to lithium batteries, the material contained in
the battery 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.