Rockwell Automation 1747-BA SLC 500 Lithium Battery - Manual (Page 5)

Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries 5
Publication 1747-IN515A-EN-P - May 2004
Storing Lithium Batteries
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Store in a cool, dry environment typically 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F) with
40-60% relative humidity. Regularly monitor the temperature and humidity of
the storage area.
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Use a first-in/first-out system for handling stored batteries.
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Store the battery (with a copy of this publication) in the original containers
away from flammable materials.
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Keep track of storage time. Reference storage time to the date of
manufacture.
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Do not store batteries longer than 10 years.
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Do not store used batteries longer than 3 months before disposal.
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Clearly mark the contents of the storage area.
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Place a Lith-X or Class D Powder fire extinguisher in a readily accessible
area in or around the storage area.
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Ventilate and protect the storage area against fire. You must have a system
that automatically detects and extinguishes fires and automatically activates
an alarm signal.
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Do not smoke in the storage area.
Transporting Lithium Batteries
One or Two Batteries — Each battery contains 0.23 grams of lithium. Therefore, up
to two batteries can be shipped together within the United States without
restriction. Regulations governing shipment to or within other countries may differ.
Three or More Batteries — Procedures for the transportation of three or more
batteries shipped together within the United States are specified by the Department
of Transportation (DOT) in the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR49,
“Transportation.” An exemption to these regulations, DOT - E7052, covers the
transport of certain hazardous materials classified as flammable solids. This
exemption authorizes transport of lithium batteries by motor vehicle, rail freight,
cargo vessel, and cargo-only aircraft, providing certain conditions are met.
Transport by passenger aircraft is not permitted.
A special provision of DOT-E7052 (11th Rev., October 21, 1982, par. 8-a) provides
that:
“Persons that receive cell and batteries covered by this exemption may
reship them pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 173.22a in any of these
packages authorized in this exemption including those in which they were
received.”