Safety and Care
Recycling Batteries
WARNING: Never dispose of batteries by burning or by flushing into any waste water
system, for example, a lavatory. Compromising the structural integrity of a battery can
result in leakage or explosion and the potential for personal injury.
WARNING: Do not throw batteries into the trash. Collect and recycle used batteries
separate from other waste.
The system does not contain alkaline batteries. Printed circuit boards may contain lithium
batteries. If the system clock no longer keeps time, it could be time to replace the battery.
Contact your local Siemens representative.
Recycle batteries according to local, state, and regional regulations. Use a battery collection
program available in your country to recycle batteries.
To the extent required by local laws and regulations, Siemens will collect and recycle batteries
for this product at no charge. Contact your local Siemens representative for battery shipment
instructions.
Disposing of the Packaging Materials
Dispose of or recycle the packaging materials according to local, state, and regional
regulations.
To the extent required by local laws and regulations, Siemens will collect and dispose of
packaging materials for this product. For more information, contact your local Siemens
representative.
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