Disposing of the battery

Checking the condition of a battery module

Before shipping or disposing of battery modules, be sure to accurately check their condition. A battery module may be dangerous if it is damaged.

Immediately inform your installer or sales partner if you believe that the status of a battery module may be critical or it is damaged. An accurate appraisal should then be undertaken by a specialist.

• Battery modules may be dangerous if they display the following symptoms:
• Battery module smells odd.
• There are gases coming out of the battery module.
• The battery module’s housing is misshapen/swollen.
• The battery module’s housing is very hot.
• Battery modules not considered dangerous are, for example, battery modules that do not display any of the above signs but are to be replaced or which have too low a capacity.

Disposal

When disposing of the battery, please observe the local regulations relating to the disposal of electrical waste and used batteries.

Observe the following requirements:

• Do not dispose of the battery along with your household waste.
• Do not store used batteries in direct sunlight or at high temperatures.
• Do not dispose of used batteries in environments with a high level of humidity or in corrosive environments.
• Damaged batteries must be taken out of use immediately.
• To avoid short circuits and potential fires, battery pins, loose cables and cable ends must be covered or isolated. To do this, use the plug seals provided or, for example, insulating tape intended for this purpose.
• Ensure that defective batteries are taken away as quickly as possible.

Providers of disposal services

As a battery installer, you are responsible for the return and disposal of the battery. Contact KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH to dispose of batteries. You will find everything you need to know about disposing of batteries here. You will find contact details on our website at www.kostal-solar-electric.com.