Lithium battery – Extreme Networks Summit1 User Manual
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Replace the lithium battery with the same or equivalent type, as recommended by
the manufacturer.
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not dispose of the batteries in water, or by fire.
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Disposal requirements vary by country and by state.
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Lithium batteries are not listed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
a hazardous waste. Therefore, they can typically be disposed of as normal waste.
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If you are disposing of large quantities, contact a local waste-management
service.
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No hazardous compounds are used within the battery module.
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The weight of the lithium contained in each coin cell is approximately 0.035 grams.
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Two types of batteries are used interchangeably:
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CR chemistry uses manganese dioxide as the cathode material.
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BR chemistry uses poly-carbonmonofluoride as the cathode material.
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The battery in the bq4830 device is encapsulated and not user-replaceable.
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