Maintenance6-2 Eaton 93PM Integrated Battery Cabinet-Small Welded (IBC-SW) Installation Manual P-164000639—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality6.2.5 BATTERY Shelf LifeThe shelf life for the batteries installed in the IBC–SW is 12 months from the date code on the battery. Therecharge date is also stated on a label inside the IBC–SW.CAUTIONFailure to recharge the batteries before the expiration of the shelf life will result in reduceddischarge time, shorter float service life, and will void the warranty.6.3 Recycling the Used BatteriesContact your local recycling or hazardous waste center for information on proper disposal of the usedValve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries.WARNINGl Do not dispose of the battery or batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode. Proper disposal ofbatteries is required. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements.l Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin andeyes. It may be toxic.l A battery can cause electrical shock, burn from high short-circuit current, or fire. Observe properprecautions.ATTENTION!l Une batterie peut prêsenter un risque de choc êlectrique, de brulure, ou d'incendie. Suivre lesprécautions qui s'imposent.l Pour le remplacement, utiliser le même nombre et modéle des batteries.l L'élimination des batteries est règlementée. Consulter les codes locaux à cet effet.CAUTIONDo not discard the UPS or the UPS batteries in the trash. This product contains sealed, lead-acidbatteries and must be disposed of properly. For more information, contact your local recycling/reuse or hazardous waste center.CAUTIONDo not discard waste electrical or electronic equipment (WEEE) in the trash. For proper disposal,contact your local recycling/reuse or hazardous waste center.6.4 Maintenance TrainingA basic training course, available from Eaton, gives you a competent working knowledge of the UPS systemoperation and teaches you how to perform first level corrective maintenance. For more information abouttraining and other services, contact the Customer Reliability Center (see paragraph 1.7).