Caution / Notice / Hint
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WARNING:
- When disposing of an HV battery, make sure to return it through an authorized collection agent who is capable of handling it safely. If the HV battery is returned via the manufacturer specified route, it will be returned properly and in a safe manner by an authorized collection agent.
- Before returning the HV battery, make sure to perform a pre-return inspection.
- Accidents such as electric shock may result if the HV battery is discharged improperly and disposed or abandoned.
Therefore, make sure to return the HV battery through an authorized collection agent.
- To reduce the risk of fire, HV battery must not be stored in an area where they will be exposed to fire or high temperatures.
- If the temperature of the HV battery is high, leave it to cool down.
HINT:
In order to return the HV battery in a safe manner, it may be necessary to discharge it. The following pre-return inspection procedure can be used to determine whether or not it is necessary to discharge the HV battery the method that may be required.