Handling Lithium
Shipping & Health and Safety
Storage • Keep lithium batteries stored in the original packaging they were supplied in.
• Store them in a cool, dry environment and out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. • Store lithium batteries safely in their own area, and securely so that they cannot fall or be dropped. • Do not mix new and used batteries. Transport • Lithium batteries when transported by road, must follow the relevant legislation: — the Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). • For lithium batteries of a size where ADR regulations apply, Ecobat supply the batteries in UN approved packaging. • Lithium batteries can be safely transported by customers vehicles when retained in the original UN approved packaging, providing specific lithium training has been given and documentation is completed in accordance with ADR guidance. Charging • Our lithium batteries are supplied with a charge of 30-50%. • The battery should be fully charged before supply to your customer. • A lithium specific charger should be used such as the CTEK lithium XS 5amp. • Automotive chargers that include a pulse phase in the charging algorithm should be avoided as this could damage the battery. Fire Prevention • Lithium batteries should be stored separately from any other flammable stocks or goods, thus ensuring that in the event of a fire, no flash-over or increased fire loss can occur.
• Dry powder extinguishers • Carbon dioxide extinguishers • Fire blanket systems Fire Suppression and Extinguishers:
Waste Batteries • Due to environmental threat and fire risk, lithium batteries should be recycled carefully. • At Veloris we can arrange collection of your waste lithium battery. Do not place damaged batteries in regular rubbish or recycling containers. Damaged, defective, broken and recalled Li-ion batteries must be properly packaged and shipped so that they will not create safety problems during transportation. Complete Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products are available upon request. Stockists and re-sellers of lithium batteries should consult with the appropriate legislation to ensure full compliance.
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