2.2.3_I_Full LITHIUM ION CELLS PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT (including lithium polymer cells) Fully regulated cells UN 3481 Applies to: Lithium ion cells packed with equipment with a Watt-hour rating in excess of 60 Wh/cell “Equipment” means device or apparatus for which the lithium cells or batteries will provide electrical power for its operation UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 3481, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT Class 9 Packing Group Not assigned Hazard Label Labels must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm; except for air transport mode, labels dimensions may be reduced not less then 30mm by 30mm on small packages. • They must have a line 5 mm inside the edge and running parallel with it. Prerequisite • Cells must meet the General Requirements of §173.185(a) in particular the test requirements Specific Requirements • Each cell incorporates a safety venting device or is designed to preclude a violent rupture under normal conditions of carriage; • Each cell is equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Packing instructions 173.185(b)(6) P903 PI 966 section I Lithium ion cells should be offered for transport at a State of Charge (SoC) ≤ 30 % of their rated capacity • Cells must be protected against short circuit, including protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging which could cause a short circuit. • Cells must be packed so that are protected against damage caused by the movement or placement of the cells within the packaging • Use only approved packaging conforming to Packing Group II performance level, two solutions: • Be completely enclosed in inner packagings, then placed in a UN packaging of the type shown below that meets the Packing Group II performance level, then placed with equipment in a strong, rigid outer packaging: or • Be placed in inner packagings that completely enclose the cells, then placed with equipment in a packaging that meets the Packing Group II performance level of the type shown below. • The equipment must be secured against movement in the outer packaging • Package may not contain more cells than the minimum number required to power the equipment plus two spares • lithium ion cells must be placed in inner packagings that completely enclose the cell, then placed in an outer packaging. • lithium ion cells must be placed in inner packagings that completely enclose the cell, then placed in an outer packaging. • complete package must be approved Packing Group II performance level • Restriction: see § 1.9.3 Packagings Drums (1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G); Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2) Jerricans (3A2, 3B2, 3H2). Drums (1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G); Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H2) Jerricans (3A2, 3B2, 3H2). Cells ≥ 12 kg (gross) with a strong, impact resistant outer casing Not required UN approved packagings for cells, or assemblies of such cells, when packed in strong outer packagings or protective enclosures (e.g., fully enclosed or wooden slatted crates) Allowed transport on Pallets or other handling devices. Cells must be secured to prevent inadvertent movement, and the terminals must not support the weight of other superimposed elements Outer packagings or protective enclosures approved by the appropriate authority of the State of origin. A copy of the document of approval must accompany the consignment. Large Packaging 173.185(b)(6) LP903 Rigid Large packagings, conforming to the packing group II performance level, are authorized for a single battery.: • steel (50A); • aluminium (50B); metal other than steel or aluminium (50N); • rigid plastics (50H); • natural wood (50C); • plywood (50D); • reconstituted wood (50F); • rigid fibreboard (50G). Weight limit No limit No limit 5 kg Net 35 kg Net Marking and Labelling of Packages UN 3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT UN 3481, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT UN 3481, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT Full Name and Address of the shipper and the consignee Net weight (kg) Minimum dimensions: 120 × 110 mm Overpack: OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Restriction: see § 1.9.3 Documents Transport document Transport document Shipper’s Declaration Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 110
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