Storage And Transportation; Disposal And Recycling - Elinchrom ELB 500 Manuel D'utilisation

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STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

• To improve the lifetime and security of your battery, please
disconnect the battery from the unit for storage, and
recharge the battery regularly every 3 to 6 months.
• To avoid progressive battery discharge (so called SELF-
DISCHARGE*) which can cause a DEEP DICHARGE
MODE**, please do not store fully charged battery packs
for more than 6 months without use. If you have several
batteries please use them all or alternate among them.
• Please refer to our separate TRAVELLING BY AIR AS A
PASSENGER Instructions (73042, orange leaflet) for current
transportation regulations.
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*SELF-DISCHARGE MODE. Small losses of charge are observed
during storage of a charged battery (self-discharge), which is a
natural process. These losses are normal while the BMS (Battery
Management System) is active.
**DEEP DISCHARGE MODE. If the battery is not recharged over
a long period of time (several months or more), the self-discharge
process may progressively cause the battery to enter a state of
DEEP DISCHARGE.

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

This device has been manufactured to the highest standards from
materials, which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is
not environmentally damaging. The device may be taken back after
use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is
the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimable will be
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