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# General guidelines for Rubicon products

- Do not store equipment outside for prolonged periods

- Cover stored equipment with plastic covers.

- Where products are supplied on pallets, store the products on those pallets until you are ready to install them.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ Pallets should be returned to Rubicon when they are no longer required.

- Take care when moving equipment. Use appropriate lifting gear, handles, or lifting lugs.

- Before moving a pallet, check the integrity of the pallet, particularly if it has been stored outdoors. Ensure that any equipment is firmly secured to the pallet.

- Do not stack equipment (except as described in this document) as this may warp or break fragile components.

# Batteries

- Store in a cool and dry location, protected from the elements.

- Keep batteries and battery packs away from strong oxidizers and acids.

- Disconnect batteries from equipment to eliminate parasitic loads that may discharge the battery pack.

Prior to long-term (>3 months) storage of the battery pack, Disconnect the battery from the FerIT unit. All batteries or battery packs must be stored in a dry, cool (25°C +/-5°C, 10-50% RH) and well-ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in reduced battery** **life.

# FerIT Node

Store the FerIT Node in an upright position to prevent water from entering the housing.

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