Packing instruction LP905

LP905 PACKING INSTRUCTION LP905 This instruction applies to UN Nos. 3090, 3091, 3480, 3481, 3551 and 3552 production runs consisting of not more than 100 cells and batteries and to preproduction prototypes of cells and batteries when these prototypes are carried for testing. The following large packagings are authorized for a single battery and for a single item of equipment containing cells or batteries, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) For a single battery: Rigid large packagings conforming to the packing group II performance level, made of: steel (50A); aluminium (50B); metal, other than steel or aluminium (50N); rigid plastics (50H); natural wood (50C); plywood (50D); reconstituted wood (50F); rigid fibreboard (50G). Large packagings shall also meet the following requirements: (a) A battery of different size, shape or mass may be packed in an outer packaging of a tested design type listed above provided the total gross mass of the package does not exceed the gross mass for which the design type has been tested; (b) The battery shall be packed in an inner packaging and placed inside the outer packaging; (c) The inner packaging shall be completely surrounded by sufficient noncombustible and electrically nonconductive thermal insulation material to protect against a dangerous evolution of heat; (d) Appropriate measures shall be taken to minimize the effects of vibration and shocks and prevent movement of the battery within the package that may lead to damage and a dangerous condition during carriage. When cushioning material is used to meet this requirement it shall be noncombustible and electrically nonconductive; and (e) The noncombustibility of the thermal insulation material and the cushioning material shall be assessed according to a standard recognized in the country where the large packaging is designed or manufactured. (2) For a single item of equipment containing cells or batteries: Rigid large packagings conforming to the packing group II performance level, made of: steel (50A); aluminium (50B); metal, other than steel or aluminium (50N); rigid plastics (50H); natural wood (50C); plywood (50D); reconstituted wood (50F); rigid fibreboard (50G). Cont'd on next page LP905 PACKING INSTRUCTION (cont’d) LP905 Large packagings shall also meet the following requirements: (a) A single item of equipment of different size, shape or mass may be packed in an outer packaging of a tested design type listed above provided the total gross mass of the package does not exceed the gross mass for which the design type has been tested; (b) The equipment shall be constructed or packed in such a manner as to prevent accidental operation during carriage; (c) Appropriate measures shall be taken to minimize the effects of vibration and shocks and prevent movement of the equipment within the package that may lead to damage and a dangerous condition during carriage. When cushioning material is used to meet this requirement, it shall be noncombustible and electrically nonconductive; and (d) The noncombustibility of the cushioning material shall be assessed according to a standard recognized in the country where the large packaging is designed or manufactured. Additional requirement: Cells and batteries shall be protected against short circuit.