BP-LFP-2725(D)
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J Transport instructions
The commercial transportation of lithium batteries is subject to the dangerous goods law.
Transport preparations and transport must only be carried out by appropriately trained persons
or the process must be accompanied by appropriate experts or qualified companies.
Transport regulations
Lithium batteries are subject to the following dangerous goods regulations and exceptions - in
the respective current version:
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Class 9
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UN 3480: LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES (including lithium-ion polymer batteries)
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UN 3481: LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT
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Packing group: II
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Tunnel category E
Transport of damaged or defective battery modules
Defective or damaged battery modules are also subject to the stricter transport special provision
376. These reach all the way to packaging in an aluminum box with vermiculite filling or a com-
plete transport ban.
Air transport of waste batteries
Waste batteries and batteries transported for purposes of recycling or disposal are excluded from
air freight unless authorized by the competent national authorities of the country of origin and
the country of the executing company. (IATA DGR SP A183)
The battery has to be protected immediately after disconnection from UPSI-2412(D) or the
application. No foreign particles (e.g. metal splinters, small nails, chips or other conductive
metals) should enter the battery.
The battery should not be exposed to moisture (water, rain water, snow, etc.) during storage.
To avoid deep discharge, the battery should be charged before storing and checked at least
every 2 months. If necessary, the battery is to be charged to 80 %.
The battery should be stored in a cool and dry place where it is protected from damage and
unauthorized access.
High temperature fluctuations in the storage area should be avoided, for example storage next
to heaters. Do not expose battery modules permanently to solar radiation.
To achieve optimum battery life, it should be stored at a temperature of +25 °C ±5 °C and a
humidity of 10 % to 80 %. The state of charge should be more than 30 %, ideally 80 %.
When the battery is completely discharged, the battery must be charged as soon as possible.
I Handling and storage instructions
