Replacing the battery, Disposing of the battery responsibly, Recycling a used battery – DR Power Dual Action 15-Ton Gas (Aug 2011 - Present) User Manual

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Replacing the Battery

Tools Needed:

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Two 7/16" Wrenches

1. Disconnect the Battery Terminals (Figure 38).
2. Remove the Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Battery Clamp using two

7/16" Wrenches.

3. Remove the Clamp, Bracket and the dead Battery.

4. Position the new Battery onto the Bracket.

5. Install the Battery Clamp and secure with the Bolts and Locknuts using two

7/16" Wrenches.

6. Attach the Battery Terminals. Black Wire to negative black Terminal and Red

Wire to positive red Terminal.

Disposing of the Battery Responsibly

The Battery is a sealed lead-acid Battery. Recycle or dispose of it in an environmentally sound way.

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Do not dispose of a Lead-Acid Battery in a fire; the Battery may explode or leak.

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Do not dispose of a Lead-Acid Battery in your regular, household trash. Law in most areas prohibits incinerating, disposing in a
landfill, or mixing a sealed Lead-Acid Battery with household trash.

Recycling a Used Battery

Please dispose of your used Batteries responsibly by recycling them. Call your local Solid Waste Management District or your
local waste handler to locate the collection site nearest you. Some collection sites recycle Batteries year-round; others collect
them periodically.

You can also visit the Web site of Earth 911 for more information [www.earth911.org]. Once there, click the Municipal HHW link
under Hazardous Household Waste, and enter your zip code. The site lists recycling centers located near you.

For a fee, you can recycle your Batteries with the International Metals Reclamation Company. Visit them at www.inmetco.com and
click Services; or contact them at:

INMETCO, One INMETCO Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117, (724) 758-2800; fax (724) 758-2845

To learn more about hazardous waste recycling, visit the Web site for Battery Council International [www.batterycouncil.org] or for
the Environmental Protection Agency [www.epa.gov].

Figure 38

Battery Clamp

Bolts and
Locknuts

Battery
Bracket

Terminals