Packing instruction P801

P801 PACKING INSTRUCTION P801 This instruction applies to UN Nos. 2794, 2795 and 3028 and used batteries of UN No. 2800. The following packagings are authorized, provided that the provisions of 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.1.6, and 4.1.3 are met: (1) Rigid outer packagings, wooden slatted crates or pallets. Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: (a) Battery stacks shall be in tiers separated by a layer of electrically nonconductive material; (b) Battery terminals shall not support the weight of other superimposed elements; (c) Batteries shall be packaged or secured to prevent inadvertent movement; (d) Batteries shall not leak under normal conditions of carriage or appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the release of electrolyte from the package (e.g. individually packaging batteries or other equally effective methods); and (e) Batteries shall be protected against short circuits. (2) Stainless steel or plastics bins may also be used to carry used batteries. Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: (a) The bins shall be resistant to the electrolyte that was contained in the batteries; (b) The bins shall not be filled to a height greater than the height of their sides; (c) The outside of the bins shall be free of residues of electrolyte contained in the batteries; (d) Under normal conditions of carriage, no electrolyte shall leak from the bins; (e) Measures shall be taken to ensure that filled bins cannot lose their content; (f) Measures shall be taken to prevent short circuits (e.g. batteries are discharged, individual protection of the battery terminals, etc.); and (g) The bins shall be either: (i) covered; or (ii) carried in closed or sheeted vehicles or containers. NOTE: The packagings authorized in (1) and (2) may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3). P801a PACKING INSTRUCTION P801a (Deleted)