WECO 5K3-XP RACK LV-EMEA
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Version 11/11/2021
SECTION I – GENERAL OVERVIEW
1 Useful information
1.1 Storage - Transportation – Removing / Relocation of Batterie
✓ This Battery is considered DANGEROUS GOODS by the United Nations and must be treated
accordingly.
✓ Each box comes from the factory with the below labels:
✓ This battery can only be transported and stored with the original approved carton box, certified as
per UN CLASS 9 Y80.
✓ This battery must be stored in its original carton box in a dry and cool place. carton box is marked
as below:
✓ The transportation and Storage State of Charge (SoC) shall not exceed 50%.
✓ The shelf period without recharging is 6 months, and then requires a quick charge. Charge at 0.1C
and not more than 50% SOC. If shipped by sea, you must refer to the UN38.3 standard. If by road,
refer to local codes.
✓ To preserve the performance and shelf life, this battery should optimally be stored at 77°F /25°F
and @70% humidity.
✓ Acceptable storage temperature range of the battery is between +59°F and +95°F /+15°C and
+35°C
✓ The self-discharge in the range of +59°F to +119°F /+15°C to +35°C is around 1% a month.
Anything outside this range could exceed 10% a month.
✓ Do not store the batteries near sources of heat, vapor, gas, fuels, sparks or anything that could
generate fire or explosion.
✓ Store inside and protect from water and moisture.
✓ Transportation of new and used or damaged modules must be in accordance with the UN 38.3
Regulation and with the Federal, State and Local regulations.
✓ If one or more working Battery Modules need to be removed or relocated, they must be marked
as USED BATTERY (follow local rules).
✓ If one or more Battery Modules need to be replaced due to damage, they should be marked as
DAMAGED USED BATTERY and follow any applicable procedures and all Federal, State and Local
regulations.