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2.5.2 Transportation of defective or damaged lithium-ion batteries
Defective or damaged batteries are subject to more stringent regulations, which include up to a complete
ban on transport. The transport ban applies for air carriers (ICAO T.I., IATA DGR special provision A154).
DANGER
Risk of death due to poisoning!
Outgassing substances can cause injury to eyes, skin and respiratory passages.
Escaping smoke is highly flammable.
Leave the danger area immediately. Cordon off the hazardous area immediately
and notify the fire brigade.
If one of the following questions can be answered with YES, the packaging and transport regulations for
defective batteries apply:
Battery housing/battery cells exhibit a damaged or deformed housing
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Fluid is escaping
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Strange smell of gas is noticeable
Measurable increase in temperature in the OFF state
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Melted or deformed plastic parts
Melted power supply lines
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Battery management system has identified defective cells
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If, even under normal transport conditions, the defective/damaged battery is at a risk of rapid
decomposition, dangerous reaction, flame formation, dangerous heat development or dangerous
emission of poisonous, corrosive or flammable gases or vapours, then regulations SV376; sentence 5 et
seq. / P911; LP904 apply.
2.5.3 Storage and supply of new and used lithium batteries
Observe the manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets of the battery cell.
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It is strongly advised that directive VDS-3103: 2019-06 also be observed.
Store the battery modules in their original packaging in a dry, ideally air-conditioned indoor space
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until installed.
Avoid direct sunlight, large temperature fluctuations and frost.
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