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11 Storage, Dismantling and Disposal
11.1 Storage
Long storage times without charging o
r
discharging the battery at regular intervals may
lead to permanent damage of the battery.
If the battery is stored at room temperature (20° C to 30° C) it
will automatically discharge at a rate of 3 - 6% per month due
to internal reactions. Storing the battery at temperatures
above room temperature should be avoided. A high storage
temperature also means greater battery self-discharge.
Batteries that are stored at room temperature should be
recharged every six months to maintain their full capacity and
service life.
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Connect PROTECT C. to the mains before
putting it into storage, in order to make sure that
the battery is fully charged. The charging time
should at least match the time specified in
chapter 9.2. Charging the Battery on page 55.
11.2 Dismantling
The system is dismantled in reverse order of the installation
instructions.
11.3 Disposal
In the interest of environmental protection and recycling,
please dispose of the individual system components in
accordance with the regulations and legal guidelines when
permanently taking the system out of operation. Please
consider that infringements to these regulations may result in
civil or criminal prosecution.