11 Storage, Dismantling and Disposal

11.1Storage

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° 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.

i

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.

11.2Dismantling

The system is dismantled in reverse order of the installation instructions.

11.3Disposal

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.

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