This instruction applies to large cells with a gross mass of more than 500 g, large batteries with a gross mass of more than 12 kg, and equipment containing large cells or large batteries of UN Nos. 3090, 3091, 3480, 3481, 3551 and 3552.

The large packagings are authorized for cells, batteries and equipment containing cells or batteries, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met.

The large packagings shall conform to the packing group II performance level.

Cells, batteries or equipment shall be placed in inner packagings or separated by other suitable means, such as placement in trays or by dividers, to ensure protection against damage that may be caused under normal conditions of carriage by:

(a) its movement or placement within the large packaging;

(b) contact with other cells, batteries or equipment within the large packaging; and 

(c) any loads arising from the superimposed weight of cells, batteries, equipment and packaging components above the cell, battery or equipment within the large packaging.

When multiple cells, batteries or items of equipment are packed in the large packaging, bags (e.g. plastics) alone shall not be used to satisfy these requirements.


Additional requirement
Batteries shall be protected against short circuit.