OMEO EVOLUTION USER MANUAL
SECTION 8
BATTERIES & CHARGING
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Key information about the Omeo (for airlines and shipping providers)
Make and Model
Omeo Evolution 1
Manufacturer
Omeo Technology Limited (
)
Drive Batteries
Lithium-ion
Switch
InfoKey™ Controller held with operator. Battery removed.
Batteries cannot be activated if InfoKey™ Controller is more than 2m (6.5ft) away.
UN Number
Land transport (ADR / RID)
Inland waterway
Sea Transport (IMDG)
Air Transport (ICAO/IATA)
UN 3480.
UN3481 when packed with or contained in the device for which the cells or batteries will provide
electrical power for its operation.
UN3171 for battery powered devices with installed batteries.
IATA (Dangerous Goods
Regulations)
Complies with: 2.3.2.4 Wheelchairs / Mobility Aids with Lithium Batteries
2.3.2.4 (a);
“the batteries must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual
of Test and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3”
2.3.2.4 (c) (1)
- “the battery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed within a
battery container”
2.3.2.4 (c) (2)
the battery is either
(i.) “securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid and the electrical circuits are isolated following
the manufacturer’s instructions”, (Yes) or
(ii.) - “removed by the user.....” (No) this clause does not apply as batteries are not removed by user.
Transport Hazard Class
9
Environmental hazards
Not applicable
Table 8: Key information about the Omeo for Airlines and Shipping providers.