product operating instruction
E.G.O. Germany (E.G.O. Elektro-Gerätebau GmbH)
document id.: 90.60145.653-001-02-A / state: 230 - released
designation: Thermostats 55.xxxxx.xxx / 56.xxxxx.xxx
3 Transport and storage
3.1 Transport
Use suitable packaging to prevent damage to the product.
Do not stack pallets.
Maintain a temperature range of -40 °C – +70 °C.
Transport regulations
IEC 68-2-31 Transport test for unpackaged components
IEC 68-2-32 Transport test for packaged components
IEC 68-2-6 Vibration test for unpackaged components
Thermostats filled with metal alloys with a low melting point
ADR/RID (Transport Road / Rail):
UN 3543
Technical name: Articles containing a substance which emits flammable gas in contact
with water, n.o.s. (Sodium-Potassium-Mixture)
Hazard Class: 4.3
Packaging group: --
Tunnel restriction code: (E)
Transport category: 4
Transitional provision:
Following chapter 1.6.1.46 ADR the usage of UN 3543 on the road is planned to be mandatory
from 01.01.2023. Until the 31st of December 2022 the UN 3543 is released from the regulations
of ADR if actions have been taken that under normal circumstances of transport prevent the
substances from release.
IMDG-Code (Transport Sea):
UN 3543
Proper shipping name: Articles containing a substance which emits flammable gas in contact
with water, n.o.s. (Sodium-Potassium-Mixture)
Hazard class: 4.3
Packing group: --
ICAO/IATA (Transport Air):
Forbidden
Product approvals
The product approvals for EGO Thermostats and Temperature Limiters are stored in the
approved technical specifications.
3.2 Storage
Observe the following storage conditions:
– Temperature from 5 – 70 °C
– Dry and closed room
– Storage in a container that is suitable for electrical switchgear