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lithium-ion battery packs alone regardless of Watt Hour rating.
Shipments of tools with batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped
as excepted if the Watt Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater
than 100 Whr.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted or fully
regulated, it is the shipper's responsibility to consult the latest
regulations for packaging, labeling/marking and documentation
requirements.
The information provided in this section of the manual is provided
in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time the document
was created. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply
with the applicable regulations.
TRANSPORTING THE FLEXVOLT™ BATTERY
The DeWALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: Use and
Transport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLTTM battery stands alone or is
in a DeWALT 18V (20V Max) product, it will operate as an 18V (20V
Max) battery. When the FLEXVOLTTM battery is in a 54V (60V Max)
or a 108V (120V Max) (two 54V (60V Max) batteries) product, it
will operate as a 54V (60V Max) battery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT™
battery, the battery is in transport mode. Keep the cap for shipping.
When in Transport mode, strings of cells are electrically
disconnected within the pack resulting in 3 batteries with a lower
Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1 battery with a higher Watt
hour rating. This increased
quantity of 3 batteries with the
lower Watt hour rating can
exempt the pack from certain
shipping regulations that are
imposed upon the higher Watt hour batteries.
Transport Wh rating
indicates 3x36 Wh,
meaning 3 batteries of 36
Watt hours each. The Use
Wh rating indicates 108 Watt hours (1 battery implied).
Battery Pack
BATTERY TYPE
The DCD991 and DCD996 operate on a 18V (20V Max) Li-Ion XR and
XRFLEXVOLTTM battery packs
These battery packs may be used: DCB180, DCB181, DCB182,
DCB183, DCB184, DCB186, DCB187, DCB189, DCB203, DCB204,
DCB205, DCB208, DCB240, DCBP034,DCBP520, DCB546, DCB547,
DCB548, DCB549 DCB606, DCB609, DCB612, DCB615. Refer to
Technical Data for moreinformation.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away
from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. For optimum
battery performance and life, store battery packs at room
temperature when not in use.
EXAMPLE OF USE AND TRANSPORT LABEL MARKING
CAUTION: When not in use, place
tool on its side on a stable surface
where it will not cause a tripping or
falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the
battery pack but may be easily knocked
over.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM-ION
(LI-ION)
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even
if it is severely damaged or is completely
worn out. The battery pack can explode in
a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created
when lithium-ion battery packs are burned.
• If battery contents come into contact with
the skin, immediately wash area with mild
soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the
eye, rinse water over the open eye for
15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical
attention is needed, the battery electrolyte
is composed of a mixture of liquid organic
carbonates and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may
cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air.
If symptoms persists, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid
may be flammable if exposed to spark
or flame.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting
batteries can possibly cause fire if the
battery terminals inadvertently come in
contact with conductive materials. When
transporting batteries, make sure that
the battery terminals are protected and
well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.
DeWALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping regulations
as prescribed by industry and legal standards which include
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods;
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
Regulations, and the European Agreement Concerning The
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Lithium-
ion cells and batteries have been tested to section 38.3 of the UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of
Tests and Criteria.
In most instances, shipping a DeWALT battery pack will be excepted
from being classified as a fully regulated Class 9 Hazardous Material.
In general, only shipments containing a lithium-ion battery with
an energy rating greater than 100 Watt Hours (Wh) will require
being shipped as fully regulated Class 9. All lithium-ion batteries
have the Watt Hour rating marked on the pack. Furthermore, due to
regulation complexities, DeWALT does not recommend air shipping