Notes for transport
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6.
Observe the regulations for the transport of batteries, which are specified in the following
sections.
Note
Follow the safety instructions, see
2 Safety instructions on page 9.
6.1.
Transportation of undamaged batteries
Filled batteries are not defined as dangerous goods if all following points apply:
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Undamaged
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Tight
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Secured against toppling down and slipping on a palette
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No short circuit
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Surface of the battery and the package with no traces of acid
The sender, packer, and shipping agent have to care for following packaging:
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For transportation of the battery a solid palette has to be used.
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The battery has to be covered on top with a paperboard of the size of the battery to
protect it against short circuits.
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Afterwards the battery has to be tightened with non-metallic straps (plastics) in horizontal
and vertical direction to fix it on the palette.
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An additional clean cover (preferably water-proof) to protect the package is
recommended.
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Every package must have the marking:
• "Attention Filled Batteries"
• "Transportation Upright"
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The transport document needs the comment:
• Transportation according to RN 2801 a Section 4a (new battery)
• Transportation according to RN 2801 a Section 4 b (used battery)
