Panasonic ML-2020/V1AN and Other Leaded Lithium Batteries: How Do You Solder Them?

Panasonic is one of many suppliers who offer lithium coin cell batteries with PCB solder leads, such as ML-2020/V1AN. The sensitive materials of these components can make soldering them into your devices tricky. What are the best practices for these types of devices when soldering them to your boards?

Panasonic has a useful document detailing this process here: Soldering Lithium Batteries. Hand soldering and automatic dip soldering are both possible, but reflow soldering is explicitly prohibited. The battery body temperature must remain below 85C during the soldering process.