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5.10 Transport of Hazardous Materials according to ADR5.10 Transport of Hazardous Materials according to ADR
5.10 Transportation of dangerous
goods transport in accordance
with ADR
X Misuse, damage and technical defects of lithium-ion
batteries may result in an uncontrolled release of
stored energy.
X Emitted vapours are toxic and corrosive.
X Therefore all lithium-ion batteries must be tested
according to UN model regulations:
bosch-ebike.net → Service
→Technical Information
Observe all relevant regulations according
to the original legal texts!
The explanations in this manual are intended to serve
as guidance and do not exempt the reader from his
obligation to exercise care. Information on hazardous
materials briefings e.g. through TÜV, craft associations,
hazardous materials experts..
ADR is revised every 2 years, therefore regularly
repeat the instruction in dangerous materials
www.unece.org → Our work → Transport →
Areas of Work → Dangerous Goods
X The regulations controlling the transport of dan-
gerous goods by road (ADR) apply for the commer-
cial transport of lithium ion batteries in excess of
100 Wh.
Once the battery is inserted in the eBike, the
bike becomes a "Battery-powered vehicle or
Battery-powered equipment" (UN number 3171).
X If the goods are not dangerous, ADR regula-
tions may be disregarded
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