ebook Lithium Batteries 2023

International Transport Regulations 41 ➣ Not subject to ADR if any valves between the engine and fuel tank or the gas tank shall be closed during carriage. ➣ Not subject to IMDG Code if special provision 961 is fulfilled. Vehicles powered by a fuel cell engine shall be assigned, in Class 9, to: • UN 3166, Vehicle, fuel cell, flammable gas powered or • UN 3166, Vehicle, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered, as appropriate. ➣ Not subject to ADR if any valves between the engine and fuel tank or the gas tank shall be closed during carriage . ➣ Not subject to IMDG Code if special provision 961 is fulfilled. 1.12 Lithium batteries Installed in Cargo Transp rt Unit UN 3536 LITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT Class 9 This entry only applies to cargo transport units in which lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries are installed and which are designed only to provide power external to the unit. The lithium batteries shall meet the provisions of ADR § 2.2.9.1.7 (a) to (g) and IMDG Code § 2.9.4.1 to .7 and contain the necessary systems to prevent overcharge and over discharge between the batteries. They are forbidden for air transportation. The batteries shall be securely attached to the interior structure of the cargo transport unit (e.g., by means of placement in racks, cabinets, etc.) in such a manner as to prevent short circuits, accidental operation, and significant movement relative to the cargo transport unit under the shocks, loadings and vibrations normally incident to carriage. Dangerous goods necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit (e.g., fire extinguishing systems and air conditioning systems), shall be properly secured to or installed in the cargo transport unit and are not otherwise subject to ADR and IMDG. Dangerous goods not necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit shall not be carried within the cargo transport unit. The batteries inside the cargo transport unit are not subject to marking or labelling requirements. ADR Except as provided in 1.1.3.6 (Lithium batteries ≤ 333 kg), the cargo transport unit shall bear orange-coloured plates in accordance with ADR § 5.3.2.2 and placards in accordance with ADR § 5.3.1.1 on two opposing sides IMDG The cargo transport unit shall display the UN number in accordance with IMDG § 5.3.2.1.2 and be placarded on two opposing sides in accordance with IMDG § 5.3.1.1.2.

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