ep F4 - Battery Transportation and Shipping; Transportation; Shipping Faulty Batteries

REV. 10/2021
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For UN3480
Lithium Ion Batteries
For UN3481
Lithium Ion Batteries packed with
Equipment or Lithium batteries built into
Equipment
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 alithium-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(see gure below). 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 (
boat, road). Excessive discharge on arrival could damage the performance of the
battery.
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Shipping faulty batteries
To transport these faulty lithium-ion batteries, contact the manufacturer's customer service
department. Faulty lithium-ion batteries must not be transported independently.
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NOTE
"Overpack" is the name for the outer packaging of the dangerous goods.
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Do not pack higher than 1.2 m above the oor of the container and secure properly.
WARNING