
Step 8 Connect Battery Pack, Continued
Changing the Battery Pack The MegaRAID configuration software warns when the battery pack must be replaced. A new battery pack should be installed every 1 to 5 years.
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Disposing of a Battery Pack
Warning
Do not dispose of the MegaRAID battery pack by fire. Do not mutilate the battery pack. Do not damage it in any way. Toxic chemicals can be released if it is damaged. Do not
The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment. Federal, state, and local laws prohibit disposal of some rechargeable batteries in public landfills. These batteries must be sent to a specific location for proper disposal. Call the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
2293 NW 41st Street
Gainesville FL 32606
Voice:
FAX:
Battery Disposal Laws
Important
Most used
hazardous waste under the federal RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act). Although Minnesota law requires that
Other Laws in Other Areas LSI Logic reminds you that you must comply with all applicable battery disposal and hazardous material handling laws and regulations in the country or other jurisdiction where you are using an optional battery pack on the MegaRAID Enterprise 1600 160M controller.
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