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Instructions for High Voltage
Battery Pack Recycling
The high-voltage battery pack fitted to
your vehicle contains several lithium based
battery cells. It is installed centrally to the
motor-vehicle chassis. Arbitrary disposal
may cause pollution, hazard and damage
to the environment. The high-voltage
battery pack MUST be recycled by an MG
Authorised Repairer or a professional
approved dismantling agent. Please refer to
the following information and requirements.
• ONLY qualified personnel should work
with the high voltage system - there is
danger of DEATH.
• High voltage safety: the high voltage
system fitted to your vehicle features
a HV battery containing high voltage
components such as lithium battery packs
and high voltage wiring harness; DO
NOT attempt to dismantle any area of
this system, suitably trained professional
staff must observe insulation safety
protection before working on or near
the high voltage system.
• Transportation: The high-voltage battery
pack is classed as a Category 9 hazardous
material and must be transported
by vehicles qualified in transporting
Category 9 hazardous materials.
• Storage: All HV components (including
batteries) should be stored at room
temperature and in a dry environment.
They must be kept away from dangerous
sources, such as flammable objects, heat
and water sources.
• Internal composition: The high-
voltage battery pack consists of lithium
batteries (pack), PCB, HV and normal
electric wiring, metal casing and other
components. It is strongly recommended
that the used high-voltage battery pack
generated from vehicle scrappage or any
other reasons should be disposed of by
an MG Authorised Repairer.
Note: If you decide not to use the
recommended MG Authorised Repairer
to dispose of your high voltage battery,
theresponsibility of the consequences of
environmentalpollutionoraccidentsmust
be bourne by the owner.
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