SMA Home Storage HS-BM-3.28-10 - Transporting the Battery

4 Transporting the battery
SMA Solar Technology AG
Quick Reference Guide HS-BM-328-10-IS-xx-11 11
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UKCA marking
The product complies with the regulations of the applicable laws of England,
Wales and Scotland.
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RoHS labeling
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
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The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian stan-
dards.
4 Transporting the battery
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to inappropriate transport
Inappropriate transport or insufficient use of transport securing devices can cause the battery to
slip or tip over. The battery can cause injuries if it slips or tips over.
• Transport and lift the battery carefully. Take the weight of the battery into account.
• Position the battery upright in the vehicle and prevent it from slipping.
• Secure the battery against slipping and tipping over with restraining straps.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the battery.
All requirements of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance on Road, Rail, and Inland Navigation and the
Convention on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road must always be complied
with:
☐ Only trained and instructed personnel are allowed to transport the battery modules on public
roads. The instruction must be documented and repeated.
☐ Smoking is not permitted in the vehicle during the journey.
☐ Smoking is not permitted in the vehicle itself or in the immediate vicinity during loading and
unloading.
☐ Two tested fire class D metal fire extinguishers (minimum capacity 2kg) and one set of
hazardous goods equipment in accordance with the Convention on the International Carriage
of Dangerous Goods by Road must be carried in the vehicle.
☐ The outer packaging of the battery module must not be opened during transport.
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