78 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 2.1.5_I_Full LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT (including lithium alloy cells) Fully regulated cells UN 3091 Applies to: Lithiummetal batteries contained equipment with a lithium metal content in excess of 25 g/battery “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 3091, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN 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 battery incorporates a safety venting device or is designed to preclude a violent rupture under normal conditions of carriage; • Each battery is equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits • Equipment must be equipped with an effective means of preventing accidental activation; Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Packing instructions 173.185(b)(6) P903 PI 970 section I • Batteries must be protected against short circuit, including protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging which could cause a short circuit. • Equipment containing batteries must be packed in strong outer packagings • The equipment must be secured against movement to prevent damage • Devices such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, watches and temperature loggers, which are not capable of generat ing a dangerous evolution of heat, may be carried when intentionally active in strong outer packagings. • The equipment must be packed in strong outer packagings constructed of suitable material of adequate strength and design unle ss the battery is afforded equivalent protection by the equipment in which it is contained; • Where multiple pieces of equipment are packed in the same outer packaging, the equipment must be packed and protected against contact with other equipment so as to prevent damage; For lithiummetal batteries contained in equipment, a stacking test (3m height for 24 hours) of completed package is required Packagings UN performance packaging not required Large Packaging 173.185(b)(6) LP903 Rigid Large packagings, conforming to the packing group II performance level, are authorized for a single battery in equipment: • 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 3091 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT UN 3091, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT UN 3091, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN 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
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