What are the requirements for air, land, and sea transportation of Hawker batteries?
According to various transportation regulations (as described below), Hawker ® The battery is classified and certified as non overflow (UN2800). Therefore, when:
If uninstalling:
The battery terminals have been equipped with anti short circuit measures (such as installing manufacturer's original plastic battery terminal covers), and
The battery is securely packaged in a sturdy outer packaging (such as the manufacturer's original shipping box) or fixed on a skateboard or pallet that can withstand normal transportation impacts, and
The outer packaging must be clearly and persistently marked with the words' do not spill 'or' do not spill battery '.
If already installed:
The battery must be securely fixed in the battery holder of the device or vehicle, and
The battery must prevent accidental activation of the device or vehicle, and
The outer packaging of equipment or vehicles must be clearly and persistently marked with "non spillable" or "non spillable battery". However, the requirement to label the packaging does not apply when the battery is installed in unpackaged equipment or vehicles for transportation.
If you need authoritative guidance on the definition/classification or transportation requirements of "leak proof" batteries, please refer to:
US Department of Transportation: See 49 CFR 173.159, Section (f) and 49 CFR 173.159a
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): Refer to document 9284- Technical Directive for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, special provisions A67 and packaging instructions 872
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations: Refer to Special Regulation A67 and Packaging Instructions 872
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG): UN number 2800, Class 8 (batteries, wet, non dumping, electrical storage). Refer to special regulation 238 and packaging instruction P003