ABB REACT 2 Series - Transport of the equipment

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4 - Lifting and transport
Transport of the equipment
Transportation of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried
out using appropriate vehicles and methods to protect the components
(particularly electronic components) from violent shocks, humidity,
vibration, etc.
Note for REACT2-BATT: the road transport is regulated by the ADR international agreement.
During handling, do not make any sudden or fast movements that can create dangerous
swinging.
R oad transport of Battery Unit
The road transport of dangerous goods is regulated by the ADR
international agreement.
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3480 (LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES) in hazard CLASS 9. The battery unit,
in its original packing, is compliant for road transport.
The ambient temperature allowed for transport is from -5°C to +40°C.
The manufacturer guarantees the characteristics of the REACT2-BATT
only if the aforementioned condition is respected.
Transport of new batteries
The transport of Battery Units must comply with the general application
of the ADR. For any exemptions, please refer to paragraphs 1.1.3.1 and
1.1.3.6 of the ADR document.
Transport of end-of-life batteries
Besides complying with the general application of the ADR, Battery
Units which are transported for disposal must comply with the following
guidelines:
Be packed in accordance with packing instruction P909 of 4.1.4.1
(original package of REACT2-BATT)
The packages shall bear the following indication: “LITHIUM BATTERIES
FOR DISPOSAL”, in addition to other labels and indications provided
for in the ADR.
For further details, please refer to the ADR document: “European Agreement concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road”, special regulation 377.
Contact ABB for further details regarding the correct battery unit disposal procedures.