1.2 Transportation
warnings
The Li-ion battery must be
transported in its original or
equivalent package and in an
upright position.
If the battery is in its package,
use soft slings to avoid damage.
Do not stand below a Li-ion
battery when it is hoisted. Never
lift the battery at the terminals,
only lift the battery at the handles.
Batteries are tested according to
UN Handbook of Tests and
Criteria, part III, sub section 38.3
(ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5).
For transport the batteries belong
to the category UN3480, Class 9,
Packaging Group II and have to
be transported according to this
regulation. This means that for
land and sea transport (ADR, RID
& IMDG) they have to be packed
according to packaging
instruction P903 and for air
transport (IATA) according to
packaging instruction P965. The
original packaging satisfies these
instructions.
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1.3 Disposal of Li-ion
batteries
Batteries marked with the
recycling symbol must be
processed via a recognized
recycling agency. By agreement,
they may be returned to the
manufacturer. Batteries must not
be mixed with domestic or
industrial
waste.
Non-spillable