Rockwell Automation 1747-KE DH-485/RS-232C INTERFACE MODULE - Manual (Page 19)

DH485/RS-232C Interface Module 19
Publication 1747-IN006B-EN-P - October 2005
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.
Shipment of depleted batteries for disposal may be subject to specific regulation of
the countries involved or to regulations endorsed by those countries, such as the
IATA Restricted Articles Regulations of the International Air Transport Association,
Geneva, Switzerland.
For disposal, batteries must be packaged and shipped in accordance with
transportation regulations, to a proper disposal site. The U.S. Department of
Transportation authorizes shipment of “Lithium batteries for disposal” by motor
vehicle only in regulation 173.1015 of CFR 49 (effective January 5, 1983). For
additional information contact:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Although the Environmental Protection Agency at this time has no regulations
specific to lithium batteries, the material contained may be considered toxic,
reactive, or corrosive. The person disposing of the material is responsible for any
hazard created in doing so. State and local regulations may exist regarding the
disposal of these materials.
IMPORTANT
Regulations for transportation of lithium batteries are periodically
revised.
ATTENTION
Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries in general trash
collection. Explosion or violent rupture is possible. Batteries
should be collected for disposal in a manner to prevent against
short circuiting, compacting, or destruction of case integrity and
hermetic seal.