A defective battery should not be stored inside buildings on any account.
If a customer wishes to return a battery to a supplier, then collection of the battery must be arranged
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by the supplier, however, Faulty batteries must not be returned through the postal system or by
courier.
If on return to a supplier, OR at a customer base, a suspected defective battery shows any signs of
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impact damage, distortion, blistering, loose parts or leakage then on no account should it be off ered for
condition checking. It must be considered defective and the procedures described followed.
If, on return to a supplier, OR at a customer base, a suspected defective battery, that shows no signs of
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impact damage, distortion, blistering, loose parts or leakage, may be off ered for condition checking with
an appropriate battery condition checking device operated by a competent person.
If on checking the battery is found to be operational then a single recharge cycle under observation can
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be attempted with the appropriate Numatic charger.
If the battery recharges correctly on this single recharge cycle then it can be deemed a good battery.
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If the battery fails to recharge correctly on this single recharge cycle then it must be deemed a defective
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battery and the procedures followed.
On no account must any further attempt to recharge be made.
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A defective battery should not be stored inside buildings on any account.
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The defective discharged battery can then be stored in a locked battery waste container which should
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be plastic or plastic lined and placed away from buildings and clearly signed as a defective battery
container with appropriate warnings.
The battery is to be disposed of safely and in accordance with all locally approved precautions and
If exposed to any of the Chemicals mentioned in the Hazards section please follow the procedures
below:
Skin Exposure:
If in contact with the internal materials of battery, remove the contaminated clothing, shoes and socks,
immediately fl ush with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Eye Exposure:
If in contact with the internal materials of battery, lift your eyelids immediately and rinse them with running
water for more than 20 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation Exposure:
If the internal materials of the battery are inhaled, seek fresh air. If breathing is diffi cult seek medical attention
immediately.
Oral Exposure:
Do not induce vomiting if the internal materials of battery are swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately.
Note:
Inhalation, skin contact and eye contact are possible if the battery is damaged.
Exposure to internal contents, the corrosive fumes will be very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous
membranes.
Overexposure can cause symptoms of non-fi broid lung injury and membrane irritation.
Care and Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries
DEFECTIVE BATTERIES
ATTENTION
Please follow all safety guidelines set out.
environmental regulations.
First Aid Measures
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