Lithium Tek - Storage, shipping, handling, and disposal

Storage, shipping, handling, and disposal

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Our products are carefully inspected before they are shipped.

Safety
Although every Lithium Tek battery is designed and manufactured for safe operation, it is important to observe several key points:

Never store or operate a battery above its designated maximum temperature.

Never mix cells of different chemistry, size, age.

Do not crush, puncture or attempt to disassemble a cell or battery pack.

Never use excessive force, or hammering, to free batteries from the device.

Eye protection should be used when handling batteries or other high power energy devices.

Storage
Shelf
Batteries should be stored in their original shipping boxes, if possible, to keep them isolated from each other,
preventing external short circuits. Do not store batteries loosely, and do not place batteries on metal surfaces.

Temperature and Environment
Batteries should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area with an optimal storage temperature range of
0-25°C. If prolonged storage is anticipated, batteries should be protected against excessive humidity.

Hazard Consideration
Lithium battery storage areas should be clearly marked and provided with "Lith-X" or a Class D fire extinguisher.
Batteries might burst if subjected to excessive heating. In the event of fire, only "Lith-X" or a Class D fire
extinguisher should be used, as water will cause exposed lithium to ignite. Signs should clearly state water is not to be used in case of fire.

Handling
Before lithium batteries are handled, all work bench surfaces that will come in contact with the batteries should be
covered with non-conductive materials. Every Lithim Tek lithium battery is equipped with an internal safety fuse, we want you to be safe with our products. The safety fuse can be opened with even the slightest short circuit. With our saftey fuse, you should use care in handling these products to prevent any potential short circuit. If a cell fuse should open, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact Lithim Tek for assistance.

Disposal
The regulations concerning the disposal of lithium batteries vary widely. Local disposal regulations differ and are subject to change. Contact the proper Environmental Agency in your area for questions regarding the disposal of lithium batteries.

Shipping ***(Information from http://www.batteryeng.com/batsafe.html)***
Because the shipping regulations are very complex, shippers of lithium batteries are urged to obtain copies of the
49 CFR (DOT regulations) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations. These regulations
also explain how the paperwork is to be completed. This brochure will not attempt to explain paperwork because
every carrier has different requirements.

All lithium/thionyl chloride batteries with a lithium content of greater than 0.5 grams and less than 12 grams are
restricted, and they are subject to DOT (49 CFR) and IATA shipping regulations. Those batteries that contain less
than 0.5 grams lithium are unrestricted, and they can be shipped by any means (ref. IATA section 4.5A45). Those
batteries with a lithium content greater than 12 grams must be individually approved by the governing authority,
and they cannot be shipped under these regulations.

The proper shipping name for lithium/thionyl chloride batteries is LITHIUM BATTERIES, LIQUID CATHODE
(UN3090). The hazard class is CLASS 9 MISCELLANEOUS and the packing group is PACKING GROUP II.

The regulations state that the batteries have to be separated to prevent external short circuits, and they have to be
packed in inner fiberboard containers (no more than 500 grams of lithium per inner container). The containers can
then be packed with at least one inch of non-combustible packing material (such as vermiculite) separating each
inner package in UN approved fiberboard boxes, steel drums, fiber drums, or wooden boxes. These packages must
be printed with a United Nations Marking Symbol (section 6.0 of IATA shipping regulations).

For cargo aircraft transportation, each package must have a gross weight no more than 35 kgs. A 24 hour
emergency response number must be provided on the shipping papers in order to provide instructions if an
emergency condition arises during transport.

The batteries can be shipped by motor freight, rail freight, water, or Cargo Aircraft only. Lithium/thionyl chloride
batteries cannot be carried aboard passenger-carrying aircraft. Boxes must be labeled with a MISCELLANEOUS
(CLASS 9) label. If the batteries are to be shipped by air, then the package has to have a CARGO AIRCRAFT
ONLY label attached. Also, boxes must be marked with the proper shipping name and the UN number near the
shipping labels.

Safe disposal
Because each state has different disposal regulations, contact your local environmental agency for instructions on
how to dispose of lithium batteries.