EP Equipment EPL152 - Battery Transportation and Disposal; Battery Transportation Regulations; Scrapping Used Batteries

REV. 03/2020
6C
Scrapping lithium-ion batteries
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
Comply with current regulations for scrapping batteries. Take care to minimise, as far as
possible, any impact on the environment.
Lithium-ion batteries must be sent to the collection centre to be recycled. Contact the
After-Sales Service Centre to agree how to send them.
Apply the following main rules for transport
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Make sure that the battery is discharged
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Use packaging that complies with international regulations
Use the original packaging, if possible. Use sturdy packaging capable of bearing the weight
of the batteries. Store it in a dry place.
Wedge the battery well in the packaging to prevent it moving during transport
Pack batteries individually in plastic bags. Package them to prevent any risk of shortcircuit
between terminals.
Identify the type and number of batteries on the outside of the packaging
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Do not store near to a heat source.
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3.3.3
Transportation
Before transporting any lithium-ion battery, check the current
regulations on the transport of dangerous goods. Comply
with these when preparing the packaging and transport. Train
authorised sta󰀨 to dispatch lithium-ion batteries.
NOTE
It is recommended that the original packaging is kept for
any subsequent dispatch.
A lithium-ion battery is a special product.
Special precautions should be taken when:
Transporting a truck equipped with a
lithium-ion battery
Transporting only the lithium battery
A class 9 danger label must be axed to the packaging for
transport.
It is dierent if the battery is transported on its own or in a
truck. An example of a label appears in this supplement.
Refer to the latest current regulations before dispatch as
the information might have changed since this supplement
was written.
Special documents must be sent with the battery. Refer to
the applicable standards or regulations.
NOTE
Recharge the lithium-ion battery before transporting it taking account of the transport mode
(plane, boat, road). Excessive discharge on arrival could damage the performance of the
battery.
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