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
Important User Information
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Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries 3
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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