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Transport, warehousing and long period of non-use
2.1
Warehousing
The term “warehousing” means the condition in which the storage system stays when it is electrically
disconnected from external electrical grids and the battery modules cannot be charged in an independent way.
2.2
Environmental conditions of warehousing
Please see technical appendix.
2.3
Warehousing and long period of non-use of battery modules
During the warehousing and long period of non-use, the battery modules discharge automatically to the
minimum level of energy.
This process of deep discharge can damage the battery modules. For this reason the battery modules and the
storage systems can be kept in the warehouse for a limited time by respecting anyway these instructions:
The battery modules must have a good charge level before the warehousing (equal to or higher than 85%
of the rated capacity).
Do not keep the battery modules in the warehouse for a period of time longer than 6 months.
During the warehousing period, the orange pole of the module must not be connected to other battery
modules.
2.4
Transport of the battery modules
The lithium-ion batteries are dangerous products. During the transport, respect these instructions:
Respect all the general regulations regarding transport according to the type of transport.
Respect all the legal regulations.
Consult an expert in dangerous transport matters.
The data of the battery modules regarding the transport are delivered in the following way:
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Class of dangerous wares: 9
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UN Number: UN3480 'lithium-ion batteries'
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Weight of the battery module (packaging included): 24 kg
2.5
Inspection ways to check damages due to transport
Risk of injuries due to the use and handling
of damaged battery modules!
Remove the packaging from the battery modules immediately after the
transport and check by sight if there is any damage.
In case of any damage (deformation and/or damages on the external case,
liquid leakage towards outside):
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Do not use the battery module.
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Call immediately Aton to receive assistance.
CAUTION