Safety Datasheet 3V Lithium Owner manual

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Section XIV - Transportation Information
Provisions for the international transportation (pursuant to ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR, IMDG Code, ADR, RID, DOT):
UN-No. UN 3090
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium metal batteries
Lithium metal cells and batteries are subject to the following transport rules:
Method Technical Guidelines Packing Instruction and Special
Provisions
Air ICAO/TI 2013-2014 or
IATA/DGR 2013
(54th Edition)
Packing Instruction 968 Section II
Road and Rail Europe ADR / RID 2011
ADR / RID 2013
applicable latest as from 1.07.2013
Special Provision 188
Marine IMDG Code 2010 (amdmt.35) Special Provision 188
USA DOT 49 CFR 49 CFR Sections 171.12, 171.24, 171.25
All CR cells and batteries of Renata AG fulfil the conditions pursuant to the requirements for partly regulated
transportation.
Summary of Packing Instruction (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 54th Edition):
1. For all the lithium metal (button) cells, listed in Annex I the lithium content is not more than 0.3 g and for
lithium metal batteries the lithium content is not more than 0.3 g.
2. Each cell or battery of the type proven meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and
Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3 (Edition 5) - (DGR 3.9.2.6).
3. Packing, marking, labeling and weight limitations must be observed as per technical guidelines of the
respective transport mode.
Note: Lithium metal (button) cells and batteries are forbidden for transportation to/from/within USA aboard
passenger-carrying aircraft.
Note: Example of Lithium Metal Battery Label see Annex II
Example of Lithium Metal Battery Document (Caution Statement) see Annex III
Example of Statement for 49 CFR 171.12 (6) see Annex IV
For information 49 CFR 171.12 / 171.24 / 171.25 see Annex V
GENERAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery cartons should be handled with care. Rough handling may result in batteries being short circuited or
damaged. This may cause leakage, explosion, or fire. (Refer also to Section VII) (Specimen see Annex V)
GENERAL REMARK
The exemptions from dangerous goods regulations are only applicable with the respect to the delivery form /
packaging in which the lithium batteries are dispatched by RENATA SA. Any re-packing or assembly of the cells and
batteries is in the responsibility of the customer and makes new safety tests necessary.