Chapter 1 ________________________________________________________ General Information
VAISALA_______________________________________________________________________ 13
Lithium Battery-Related
Precautions
Transporting RS41 Radiosondes
with Lithium Batteries
RS41 radiosondes with lithium batteries are classified as:
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UN 3091 Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment
Consignments must be packed, labeled, and documented according to
the IATA packing instructions.
When transporting the radiosondes with lithium batteries, take the
following requirements into account:
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The package must display a lithium battery handling label, see
for an example. The original radiosonde
CAUTION
Do not place the lithium battery in fire or apply heat to the battery.
Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer,
step on the battery, or otherwise damage the outer casing.
Do not subject the battery pack to strong impacts or shocks.
Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to
get wet.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety
and protection devices which, if damaged, may cause the battery to
generate heat, rupture or ignite.
Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery
inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate
heat, rupture, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result
in shortened life expectancy and loss of performance.
Never short circuit, reverse polarity, disassemble, damage, or heat the
battery over 100 ºC (212 ºF). If an exposed lithium battery does not
start on fire, it will burn even more violently if it comes into contact
with water or even moisture in the air.
DO NOT THROW WATER ON A BURNING BATTERY. A fire
extinguisher must be used.
