Garmin GPSMAP 695/696 Owner’s Manual 190-00919-00 Rev. G2OverviewOverviewGPS NavigationFlight PlanningHazard AvoidanceAdditional FeaturesAppendicesIndexBATTERY CARE AND CHARGINGBATTERY WARNINGSIf these guidelines are not followed, the internal Nickel Metal Hydride battery mayexperience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire,chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.• Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of theunit/battery.• Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location,such as in the sun in an unattended aircraft on a hot day. To prevent damage,remove the unit from the aircraft or store it out of direct sunlight.• Do not disassemble, puncture, damage, or incinerate the unit/battery.• When storing the unit for a limited length of time (less than 30 days), store withinthe following temperature range: -68° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C). When storing theunit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: -68° to86°F (-20° to 30°C).• Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: -68° to 140°F(-20° to 60°C).• Keep the used battery away from children.AdditionAl User-replAceAble bAttery WArnings• Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.• Do not recharge the battery out of the unit.• Only replace with a Garmin Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack. Using anotherbattery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, seeyour Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.AdditionAl non-User-replAceAble bAttery WArnings• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.• When disposing of the unit, take it to a professional service, such as a wasteelectronics treatment facility, to have the battery removed and recycled.
