Technical Data
Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries
Catalog Numbers 1747-BA, 1754-BAT, 1755-BAT, 1756-BA1,
1756-BA2, 1756-BATA, 1756-BATM, 1757-PLXBAT, 1763-BA,
1769-BA, 1770-XO, 1770-XR, 1770-XY, 1770-XYB, 1770-XYC,
1770-XZ
Topic Page
Safety Considerations 3
Storing Lithium Batteries 4
Transporting Lithium Batteries 5
Installing and Replacing Lithium Batteries 5
Disposing of Lithium Batteries 5
Hazards to Personnel 7
2 Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries
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Lithium batteries are primary (not rechargeable) cells that give
extended memory support for Rockwell Automation products.
Safety Considerations
ATTENTION
Failure to follow the guidelines in this document may result in damaged
equipment and personal injury.
Use the battery for its intended application only. Do not:
• recharge.
• open, puncture, or crush.
• incinerate or expose to high temperatures.
• solder leads.
• short positive or negative terminals together.
• ship or dispose except according to the procedures in this
document and all applicable local regulations.
ATTENTION
Do not substitute any other battery than that which is recommended for a
specific product. Substituting another battery could result in an unsafe
condition and causes the processors to be non-compliant with hazardous
location standards and regulations.
Use caution when installing and replacing lithium batteries in
equipment in hazardous locations.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
Explosion Hazard - Batteries must be installed or replaced only in an
area known to be non-hazardous.
RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - Afin d'eviter tout risque d'explosion, s'assurer
que l'emplacement est designe non dengereux avant de changer la
batterie.
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4 Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries
Storing Lithium Batteries
• Regularly monitor the temperature and humidity of the storage
area.
• Store in the original containers, away from flammable
materials.
• Use a first-in/first-out system for handling stored batteries.
• Keep track of storage time. Reference storage time to the date
of manufacture.
– Do not store batteries longer than 10 years.
– Do not store used batteries longer than 3 months before
disposal.
• Ventilate and protect the storage area against fire.
Storage Temperatures for Lithium Batteries
Battery Storage Temperature
1747-BA
1754-BAT Store in -55...75 °C (-67…167 °F) temperatures.
1756-BA1
1756-BA2
1769-BA
1756-BATA Do not store in temperatures above 30 °C (86 °F) or relative humidity
1763-BA
1770 series Do not store in temperatures above 100 °C (212 °F).
Store in a cool, dry environment with 20…25 °C (68…77 °F)
temperatures and 40…60% humidity.
• Store in -45…85 °C (-49…185 °F) temperatures. Refer to the
following recommendations for each battery.
– 1756-BA1: store at 39 °C (102 °F)
– 1756-BA2: store at 29 °C (84 °F)
– 1769-BA: store at 39 °C (102 °F)
• To avoid leakage or other hazards, do not store batteries above 60 °C
(140 °F) for more than 30 days.
above 30%.
Store in a cool, dry environment with 20…25 °C (68…77 °F)
temperatures and 40…60% humidity.
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Transporting Lithium Batteries
The transportation of lithium batteries must be in accordance with all
relevant national and international regulations. For more information
regarding the transportation restrictions and guidelines for a
replacement battery, refer to the applicable lithium battery Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) at
http://www.ab.com/programmablecontrol/batteries.html
.
Installing and Replacing Lithium Batteries
For some products, only specific personnel may remove or replace
the batteries. Refer to the documentation that shipped with the
product for detailed installation instructions. If installing or replacing
a battery in a hazardous location, refer to Safety Considerations
on
page 3.
Disposing of Lithium Batteries
ATTENTION
• Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries in general waste
collection. They may explode or rupture violently.
• Collect batteries for disposal carefully to prevent short circuiting,
compacting, or destroying the battery case.
• Review and comply with all relevant local, state, and country regulations
dealing with the disposal of these materials. You are legally responsible
for hazards created while your battery is being disposed.
This product contains a sealed lithium battery that may need to be
replaced during the life of the product.
At the end of its life, the battery contained in this product should be
collected separately from any unsorted municipal waste.
The collection and recycling of batteries helps protect the environment and
contributes to the conservation of natural resources as valuable materials
are recovered.
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6 Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries
1. Visually inspect all batteries for damage to the battery casing
or leakage of electrolyte.
If a battery is damaged and/or leaking, see Disposing of
Damaged or Leaking Batteries on page 6.
2. If the battery has leads and is clean and undamaged, use side
cutters to remove the leads as close to the body of the battery
as possible.
ATTENTION
Do not damage the battery case when removing leads.
3. Refer to applicable regulations for more detailed information
regarding the packing, shipping, and transporting of lithium
batteries.
Disposing of Damaged or Leaking Batteries
You must wear protective clothing (protective eyewear, clothes,
safety shield, and self-contained breathing apparatus).
Do not:
• pick up ruptured batteries with bare hands, as lithium can
cause skin burns.
Use tongs, scoops, or a shovel to place the batteries in a
mineral-oil-filled container.
• breathe fumes.
Ventilate the area to disperse fumes before entering the room.
If toxic or corrosive material comes into contact with your eyes or
skin, flush with water and consult a physician. For more information
regarding actions to take in this situation, refer to the applicable
lithium battery Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) at
http://www.ab.com/programmablecontrol/batteries.html
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Hazards to Personnel
Potential hazards to personnel include:
• burns from overheated cells.
• injury from explosion or violent rupture of overheated cells.
• injury from fire caused by combustion of lithium.
• exposure to toxic or corrosive liquids or gases from the battery
or its decomposition products.
For more information regarding personnel hazards and first aid, refer
to the applicable lithium battery Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) at
http://www.ab.com/programmablecontrol/batteries.html
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