International Transport Regulations 36 1.9.3 IATA - Restrictions of Portable Electronic Devices (PED) Containing Batteries Goods Acceptable without the Operator's Approval Electronic Devices (PED) (Including Medical Devices) Containing Batteries Battery-powered electronic device means the equipment or apparatus for which the batteries will provide electrical power for its operation. These devices (PED), which may include medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets containing batteries when carried by passengers or crew for personal use, which should be carried in carry- on baggage. Batteries and heating elements must be isolated in portable electronic devices capable of generating extreme heat, by removal of the heating element, battery or other components. These provisions apply to dry batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium batteries and wet, non-spillable batteries If devices are carried in checked baggage: (a) measures must be taken to protect the device from damage and to prevent unintentional activation; (b) the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode). Spare batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits by placemen in the original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch and carried in carry-on baggage only. Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries; however, the operator may approve the carriage of more than 20 spare batteries. Additional requirements for non-spillable wet batteries: Each person is limited to a maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only, subject to the following conditions: (a) batteries must meet the requirements of Special Provision A67 and must not contain any free or unabsorbed liquid; (b) the voltage of each battery must not exceed 12 V and the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh; (c) each spare battery must be protected from short circuit by insulation of the battery terminals.
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