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8 Storage, Dismantling and Disposal
Storage
Long storage times without charging or
discharging the battery at regular intervals may
lead to permanent damage of the battery.
If the battery is stored at room temperature (20
0
C to 30
0
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.
i
Connect PROTECT B. to the mains without load
before putt
ing it into storage, in order to make
sure that the battery is fully charged.
The charging time should be at least as long as
recommended in chapter 3.4 “Technical Data”.
Dismantling
The system is dismantled in reverse order of the installation
instructions.
Disposal
In the interest of environmental protection and recycling,
please dispose condemned components in accordance with
the regulations and legal guidelines when permanently taking
the system out of operation.