Lithium NG 25,6V battery manual 1.3. Transportation warnings The battery must be transported in its original or equivalent package and in an upright position. If the battery is in its cardboard packaging, use soft slings to avoid damage. Ensure that all packaging materials are non-conductive. Cartons or crates used to transport lithium batteries must have an approved warning label affixed. Air transportation of lithium batteries is prohibited. Do not stand below a battery when it is hoisted. Never lift the battery at the terminals or the BMS communication cables; only lift the battery at the handles. Do not tip over the battery.
Dropping and tipping can lead to physical damage , which may expose internal cells and pose safety risks such as Fire and Electric shock. Batteries are tested according to the 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 complies with these instructions. 1.4.
Disposal of lithium batteries Do not throw a battery into fire. Batteries must not be mixed with domestic or industrial waste. Batteries marked with the recycling symbol must be processed via a recognised recycling agency. By agreement, they may be returned to the manufacturer. Page 2 Safety precautions