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3.6
Removing the hazardous goods
3.6.1
Safety instructions
If the transport container shows any signs of deposits, discolouration or a piercing smell, you
must assume that the electrolyte has leaked or there has been a thermal runaway in the bat-
tery.
Danger
Danger of poisoning due to toxic, partially odourless gases and toxic substances
Injuries ranging from severe to fatal
In the event of electrolyte leaking from the cells or batteries, or a thermal runa-
way, the transport container must be opened only by personnel wearing protec-
tive equipment appropriate to the type of hazardous substance involved.
Danger
Danger of poisoning by inhalation of contaminated dust
Injuries ranging from severe to fatal
In the event of electrolyte leaking from the cells or batteries, or a thermal runa-
way, the transport container must be opened only by personnel wearing protec-
tive equipment appropriate to the type of hazardous substance involved.
Warning
Danger of explosion due to explosive gases
Injuries ranging from severe to fatal
In the event that the cells or batteries suffer a thermal runaway, avoid ignition
sources. If possible, provide sufficient ventilation.
3.6.2
Work procedure for Basic and Premium
1.
Open the transport container (see section
Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden
werden.
).
2.
Remove the PE filler pads until the battery becomes visible.
3.
Remove the battery.
3.6.3
Work procedure for Advanced
Variant 1
1.
Open the transport container (see section
Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden
werden.
).
2.
Remove the PyroBubbles® by skimming or vacuuming them off until the batteries are vis-
ible.
3.
Remove the batteries.
Variant 2
1.
Open the transport container (see section
Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden
werden.
).