Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 54 2.1.1.2.1 LEAD ACID BATTERIES – INDUSTRIAL – FLOATED (free acid) UN 2794 Applies to: Lead-acid batteries – Industrial applications UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID Class 8 Packing Group not assigned Hazard Label • Labels must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm; except for air transport mode, labels dimensions may be reduced in the case of packages of such dimensions that they can only bear smaller labels. • They must have a line 5 mm inside the edge and running parallel with it. Specific Requirements • Batteries must be protected against short circuit IATA Transport mode ADR IMDG Passenger Aircraft Cargo Exceptions Not subject to the requirements of ADR if comply with SP 598, when batteries are: • they are secured in such a way that they cannot slip, fall or be damaged; • they are provided with carrying devices, unless they are suitably stacked, e.g. on pallets; • there are no dangerous traces of alkalis or acids on the outside; • they are protected against short circuits Aircraft batteries up to a limit of 100 kg net weight per package may be transported. P801 P801 PI 870 Packing instructions Not approved packagings authorized: • Rigid outer packagings, wooden slatted crates or pallets; Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: • Battery stacks shall be in tiers separated by a layer of electrically non- conductive material; • Battery terminals shall not support the weight of other superimposed elements; • Batteries shall be packaged or secured to prevent inadvertent movement; • Batteries shall not leak under normal conditions of carriage or appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the release of electrolyte from the package (e.g. individually packaging batteries or other equally effective methods); and • Batteries shall be protected against short circuits. Approved outer packagings meeting the Packing Group II performance standard, of the type: • Drums (1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G); • Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2) • Jerricans (3A2, 3B2, 3H2). Additional requirements • metal packagings must be corrosion resistant or with protection against corrosion • must incorporate an acid/alkali-proof liner of sufficient strength and adequately sealed to pos • The batteries must be packed so that the fill openings and vents, if any, are upward; they are incapable of short- circuiting and they are securely cushioned in the packagings. itively preclude leakage in the event of spillage • The upright position of the package must be indicated on it by the “Package Orientation” labels as shown in 7.2.4.4. Batteries in equipment • If batteries are shipped as an integral component of assembled equipment, they must be securely installed and fastened in an upright position and protected against contact with other articles so as to prevent short circuits. • Batteries must be removed and packed according to this packing instruction if the assembled equipment is likely to be carried in other than an upright position. Weight limit No limit No limit 30 kg Net 400 kg Net Tunnel code (E) - - - Transport cat. 3 - - - Exemptions chapter 1.1.3.6 limit ≤ 1000 kg Net - - - UN 2794 BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID Full Name ad Address of the shipper and the consignee Net weight (kg) The words “THIS SIDE UP” or “THIS END UP” may also be displayed on the top of the package. Minimum dimensions 74 x 105 mm Marking and Labelling of Packages when restricted UN 2974 UN 2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID Minimum dimensions 120×110 mm Overpack OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Documents Transport document MDGF Shipper’s Declaration
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