Holmatro GCU 50 i EVO 3 Manual página 47

8.8.2 Long-term storage
For long-term storage, carry out the same actions as for temporary storage, as well as the following
additional actions:
• Remove the battery pack from the tool.
• Always store the battery packs in a dry and cool area. Temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F) can have
a negative affect on the life cycle of the battery packs.
WARNING
Avoid short-circuiting the battery pack. Make sure the connections do not come in contact
with metal objects or water. Never try to open a battery pack.
CAUTION
If not removed from the tool, a fully charged battery pack will discharge in 3 months.
CAUTION
If the battery pack is removed from the tool and is not being recharged, it will slowly loose its
energy. Make sure that the battery pack is recharged at least once every year.
9 Decommissioning/Recycling
See Fig. 7.
At the end of its service life the equipment can be scrapped and recycled.
• Make sure that the equipment is put out of service to avoid any use.
• Check that the equipment does not contain any pressurized components.
• Recycle the various materials used in the equipment such as steel, aluminium, NBR (Nitrile
Butadiene Rubber) and plastic.
• Collect all dangerous substances separately and dispose of them in an environmentally responsible
way.
• Consult the Holmatro dealer about recycling.
WARNING
It is prohibited to dispose the battery pack into the house- and residual waste removal
(WEEE-Directive 2012/19/EU).
The battery pack falls under the RoHS-directive 2011/65/EU (Restriction of the Use of
certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Return the battery pack to your local Holmatro dealer for disposal.
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