Disposal Of Battery - Panasonic MDF-137 Series Operating Instructions Manual

DISPOSAL OF BATTERY

Location of a nickel-metal-hydride battery
This unit is provided a nickel-metal-hydride battery for the power failure alarm. The battery is located in
the control box at the back of the product. (Fig. 1)
The high voltage components are enclosed in the control box. The cover should be removed by
a qualified engineer or a service personnel only to prevent the electric shock.
Removal of nickel-metal-hydride battery
1. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power supply plug.
2. As shown in the Fig. 2, remove 6 fixing screws on the control box and remove the control box cover.
3. Remove 2 screws for mounting plate fixing the battery. (Fig. 3)
4. Disconnect the battery connector.
5. Take out the battery. (Fig. 4)
Handling of battery
Cover the battery terminal with an insulating tape to avoid the short circuit. Then follow the procedure for
recycling or proper disposal.
Screw
Control box
Screw
Fig. 1
Mounting plate
Battery
Fig. 3
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Mounting plate
Control box
cover
Fig. 2
Battery
Fig. 4