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12V7 s-Series User’s Guide
Chapter 2: Regulatory Compliance
outlines an example process to help ensure that batteries are shipped per the
required regulations.
Table 2 Example of Steps to Obtain or Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Step Number
Process step
Comments
1
Design the battery pack.
Design the battery pack to ensure it will pass UN Manual of Tests and
Criteria.
2A
Ship the battery pack to a UN
38.3 test house if using an
outside test laboratory.
Use the “Prototype” shipping special provisions provided in the regulations.
2B
Test the battery pack.
Perform UN testing T1-T5, & T7 for batteries.
3
Obtain UN compliant packaging.
All Class 9 Dangerous Goods (DG) must be shipped in UN compliant
packaging.
a
a.
U.S. and international regulations require that anyone involved in the packaging, documentation, and labeling of Dangerous Goods for
transportation must be trained to do so.
4
Package the cell or battery.
Pack per regulations and per packaging manufacturer's instructions.
5
Mark and label the package.
Insure that packaging container has all the required labeling.
lists
proper shipping names and descriptions for lithium-ion batteries.
a
6
Fill out the shipping
documentation.
Complete shipper's declaration for dangerous goods, airway bill, etc.
a
7
Ship the package.
Ensure that shipping company can ship dangerous goods and that a Safety
Data Sheet (or equivalent document) and any Competent Authority Approval
accompanies the package.
a
NOTE
shows the proper shipping names and UN numbers required for shipping lithium-ion
batteries.
Table 3 Proper Shipping Names and UN Numbers
Proper Shipping Name
Description
Lithium ion batteries
UN 3480
Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment
UN 3481
Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment
UN 3481