Garmin GPSMAP 696 Owner's Manual - Page 18

Overview Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning BATTERY CARE AND CHARGING BATTERY WARNINGS If these guidelines are not followed, the internal Nickel Metal Hydride battery may experience 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 the unit/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 within the following temperature range: -68° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C). When storing the unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: -68° to 86°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 another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see your 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 waste electronics treatment facility, to have the battery removed and recycled. 2 Garmin GPSMAP 695/696 Owner's Manual 190-00919-00 Rev. G Appendices Index