The general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 shall be met.

Batteries may be carried unpacked or in protective enclosures (e.g. fully enclosed or wooden slatted crates). The terminals shall not support the weight of other batteries or materials packed with the batteries.

Packagings need not meet the requirements of 4.1.1.3.

NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).


Additional requirement
Cells shall be protected against short circuit and shall be isolated in such a manner as to prevent short circuits.