Air freight restrictions – Rockwell Automation LDL Ironless Linear Servo Motors User Manual

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Publication LDL-UM001A-EN-P - March 2009

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Safety Considerations Chapter 1

protective wrapping, cardboard and flux containment plates in place
until magnet channel is installed. Clear the inspection and repacking
area of any ferrous metals that will attracted to or attract the magnetic
assembly. If magnet channels must be unpacked at the same time
maintain a distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) between assemblies.

Air Freight Restrictions

When air freighting linear motor special preparations and precautions
must be taken. The following information outlines the basic
requirements at the publication date of this document. However,
regulations are subject to change and additional area or carrier
restrictions may be imposed. Always check with your carrier or
logistics specialist regarding current local, regional, and national
transportation requirements when shipping this product.

Linear motor magnet channels contain magnetized material, as
classified by International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations. An IATA trained individual must be involved
when shipping this product via domestic or international air freight.
Packing Instruction 902 provides information regarding the
preparation of this product for air transportation. Follow these
regulations for general marking and labeling requirements, the
application of specific Magnetized Material Handling Labels, and
instructions for preparing the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous
Goods.

As a minimum, refer to the following IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations:

• Subsection 1.5: Training
• Subsection 3.9.2.2: Classification as Magnetized Material
• Subsection 4.2: Identification as UN 2807, Magnetized Material,

Class 9, Packing Instruction 902

• Subsection 7.1.5: Marking
• Subsection 7.2: Labeling
• Subsection 7.4.1: Magnetized Material Label
• Section 8: Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods

When shipped via ground in the United States, these products are not
considered a U.S. D.O.T. Hazardous Material and standard shipping
procedures apply.

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