2.2.4_IA_Full LITHIUM ION BATTERIES (including lithium polymer batteries) Fully regulated batteries UN 3480 Applies to: Lithium ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating in excess of 300 Wh/battery UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 3480, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES 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 • Batteries must meet the General Requirements of §173.185(a) in particular the test requirements Specific Requirements • Each battery incorporates a safety venting device or is designed to preclude a violent rupture under normal conditions of car riage; • Each battery is equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits • Each battery containing cells or series of cells connected in parallel must be equipped with an effective means, as necessary, to prevent dangerous reverse current flow (e.g. diodes, fuses). • Batteries manufactured after 31 December 2015 must be marked with the Wh rating on the outside case. Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Packing instructions 173.185(b)(6) P903 Forbidden PI 965 section IA State of Charge ≤ 30% of rated capacity • Batteries must be protected against short circuit, including protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging which could cause a short circuit. • Batteries must be packed so that are protected against damage caused by the movement or placement of the batteries within the packaging • Use only approved packaging conforming to Packing Group II performance level. • lithium ion batteries must be placed in inner packagings that completely enclose the cell, then placed in an outer packaging. Forbidden • lithium ion batteries 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). Batteries ≥ 12 kg (gross) with a strong, impact resistant outer casing Not required UN approved packagings for batteries, or assemblies of such batteries, 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. Batteries 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 Forbidden 35 kg Net Marking and Labelling of Packages UN 3480 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES UN 3480, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES UN 3480 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Full Name and Address of the shipper and the consignee Net weight (kg) Minimum dimension 1 s 2 : 0 × 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 118 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org
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