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The rechargeable battery is classified as a lithium ion battery in international transport law. Lithium ion batteries are
classified as a dangerous good at the time of compiling this transport regulation and are included in the dangerous
goods classification 9 Miscellaneous hazardous substances and items. In addition to the regulations named here,
other national regulations may exist. These must also be observed.
A prerequisite for transport is passing a transport test according to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, part III,
subsection 38.8. This test has been carried out successfully.
Requirements of international transport law must be met with every transport of the rechargeable batteries.
The special regulation SV 188 (ADR) cannot be applied to the rechargeable battery.
The following types of transport are possible:
UN number Designation Explanation
UN 3480 Lithium ion battery Rechargeable battery alone without the associated machine.
UN 3481*
Lithium ion battery packaged
with equipment.
Machine with at least one enclosed rechargeable battery.
UN 3481* Lithium ion battery in
equipment.
Rechargeable battery is built into the machine during
transport.
*Transport according to UN 3481 is not recommended.
Transport of undamaged rechargeable batteries according to ADR, UN 3480
Packaging:
Use UN-approved packaging
Use specially tested dangerous goods adhesive tape
Comply with packaging group II
Comply with packaging instruction P903
Secure the rechargeable battery against short circuiting
Secure the rechargeable battery against unintentional movement
The inner packaging must completely enclose the rechargeable battery
Product identification of the package:
UN 3480
Hazard label 9 (size 10 x 10 cm)
Loading
The loader must check the packages for leak tightness and damage.
The vehicle driver shall guarantee transport safety. He must observe the restrictions for loading different goods
together and may not drive through any tunnels of class (E).
Securing the load
The load securing regulations are to be met.
Entering a vehicle with lighting equipment with an open flame is prohibited. In addition, the lighting equipment used
may not have any metal surface that could generate sparks.
It is prohibited for the vehicle driver or passenger to open a package with hazardous goods. Except for the vehicle
crew, no other persons may be taken along when transporting hazardous goods.
Transport
The sender must notify the transporter in writing of the dangerous goods.
The operator must carry along a transport document and the required equipment. The person who relinquishes the
dangerous good for transport and commissions a forwarding agent must fill out the transport document with all
required information. He is responsible for the contents.
The transport document should include the following information:
UN 3480
LITHIUM-ION-BATTERIES, 9, II, (E)
Number and description of the packages
Transport