Kind Material Category Code A. Steel removable head 1A2 B. Aluminium removable head 1B2 D. Plywood - 1D G. Fibre - 1G H. Plastics removable head 1H2 Drums N. Metal, other than steel or aluminium removable head 1N2 A. Steel removable head 3A2 B. Aluminium removable head 3B2 Jerricans H. Plastics removable head 3H2 A. Steel - 4A B. Aluminium - 4B ordinary 4C1 C. Natural wood with sift-proof walls 4C2 D. Plywood - 4D F. Reconstituted wood - 4F G. Fibreboard - 4G H. Plastics expanded 4H1 solid 4H2 Boxes N. Metal, other than steel or aluminium - 4N The following non-specification packagings are authorized for batteries packed without other materials provided all requirements of paragraph (a) of §173.159 and for transportation by aircraft, paragraph (b) of §173.159 are met: (1) Electric storage batteries are firmly secured to skids or pallets capable of withstanding the shocks normally incident to transportation are authorized for transportation by rail, highway, or vessel. The height of the completed unit must not exceed 11⁄2 times the width of the skid or pallet. The unit must be capable of withstanding, without damage, a superimposed weight equal to two times the weight of the unit or, if the weight of the unit exceeds 907 kg (2,000 pounds), a superimposed weight of 1,814 kg (4,000 pounds). Battery terminals must not be relied upon to support any part of the superimposed weight and must not short out if an electrically conductive material is placed in direct contact with them. (2) Electric storage batteries weighing 225 kg (500 pounds) or more, consisting of carriers' equipment, may be shipped by rail when mounted on suitable skids. Such shipments may not be offered in interchange service. (3) One to three batteries not over 11.3 kg (25 pounds) each, packed in strong outer boxes. The maximum authorized gross weight is 34 kg (75 pounds). (4) Not more than four batteries not over 7 kg (15 pounds) each, packed in strong outer fiberboard or wooden boxes. The maximum authorized gross weight is 30 kg (65 pounds). (5) Not more than five batteries not over 4.5 kg (10 pounds) each, packed in strong outer fiberboard or wooden boxes. The maximum authorized gross weight is 30 kg (65 pounds). (6) Single batteries not exceeding 34 kg (75 pounds) each, packed in 5-sided slip covers or in completely closed fiberboard boxes. Slip covers and boxes must be of solid or double-faced corrugated fiberboard of at least 91 kg (200 pounds) Mullen test strength. The slip cover or fiberboard box must fit snugly and provide inside top clearance of at least 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) above battery terminals and filler caps with reinforcement in place. Assembled for shipment, the bottom edges of the slipcover must come to within 2.5 cm (1 inch) of the bottom of the battery. The completed package (battery and box or slip cover) must be Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 19
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