Dionic 160
The Dionic 160 battery pack has an aggregate lithium
equivalent content of more than 8 grams, but less than 25
grams. According to the regulations of the International Air
Transport Association (IATA), the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the
United Nations (UN), such batteries fall into the category
of “dangerous goods” and are subject to limitations when brought as
carry-on baggage and must be properly declared when shipped.I.
Lithium ion batteries of any size may not be carried in
checked baggage.
II. Carry-On Baggage
The Dionic 160 may be brought as carry-on baggage with
applicable video equipment, but limited to 2 spare batteries
per person. (See Note
Below)
“Consumer electronic devices containing lithium or lithium
ion cells or batteries, such as watches, calculating
machines, cameras, cellular phones, lap-top computers,
camcorders, etc., when carried by passengers or crew for
personal use (See Packing Instruction 912 and Special
Provision A45). Spare batteries must be individually
protected to prevent short circuits and carried in carry-on
baggage only. In addition, each spare battery must not
exceed the following quantities:
a) for lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries, a lithium
content of less than 2 g; or
b) for lithium ion batteries, an aggregate equivalent
lithium content of less than 8 g.
Lithium ion batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium
content of more than 8 g but not more than 25 g may be
carried in carry-on baggage if they are individually
protected so as to prevent short circuits and are limited to
two spare batteries per person.”
II. Shipped
as Cargo
The Dionic 160
must be handled in accordance with the conditions defined by
IATA and ICAO in “Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and
Articles.” (See Note
Below)
Shipping Class 9 goods can be a challenging process,
Anton/Bauer recommends allowing an ample amount of time to
prepare any shipments and suggests working directly with a
carrier experienced with this process. The following
resources should help in completing preparations:
International Air Transport
Association
(IATA)
FedEx:
1-800-Go FedEx
(800-463-3339) or 901-344-3000 (Outside US)
Press “81” for the Dangerous Goods/Harzardous Materials
Hotline
UPS:
1-800-554-9964 Hazardous
Materials Support Center
Shipping companies typically charge additional fees for
Class 9.
Additional things to keep in mind:
• Shipping companies
typically charge an additional fee for Class 9 shipments
(For example, Fed Ex's fee is $ 30 for US shipments and $ 45
for international. These fees are subject to change and not
all destinations may be served.)
• Save the original Dionic 160 box and packing material as it constitutes an
approved shipping container for the Dionic 160.
• Save the original
documentation from the Dionic 160, including "Shipper's
Declaration for Dangerous Goods", labels, etc.,
as this will help when completing documentation for future shipments.
• The labeling on the rear side of the box must be legible
as this indicates the approval information.
4G/Y1.9/S/03
USA/+AV2100
• A Material Safety Data Sheet will be needed for proper
declaration of the Dionic
160:
Material Safety Data Sheet
corresponding to Dionic 160
Transportation Certificate
corresponding to Dionic 160
*NOTE:
The application of the regulations can vary according to the
aviation company, Anton/Bauer therefore highly recommends
that you consult with the carrier prior to transporting the
battery pack. It should be noted that the conditions
described above might be applied by other kinds of transport
operators, e.g., ship or trucking companies. In an effort to
increase the level of safety associated with the transport
of lithium-ion batteries, the Code of Federal Regulations
(49CFR Parts 171, 172, 173 and 175) have mandated that all
lithium-ion batteries transported domestically and abroad
are required to be tested in accordance with the United
Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria as of January 1, 2003.
These tests are performed to ensure that designs of
lithium-ion batteries are sufficiently robust to allow them
to be transported safely. In addition to these tests,
batteries with lithium
content are also classified as dangerous goods. This
classification results in certain packaging requirements as
well as markings and documentation that explain the actions
to be taken in the event of an emergency.
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