Packing and Transportation

• Packing batteries for transportation must comply with international regulations for safe transportation of Lithium-Ion batteries. An example of such regulations is the IATA Lithium Battery Safety Guidelines. Other modes of transportation and guidelines may apply.
• Batteries prior to their assembly in the battery enclosure, should be transported in the original packaging provided by the manufacturer’ only.
• Transportation (by land, air, and sea) of lithium batteries is approved only after the batteries have successfully passed the UN 38.3 tests.
• Transportation of batteries is permitted only by a shipper certified for handling lithium batteries and knowledgeable about the required response in case of a safety event.
• The transported battery must include relevant MSDSs for use by medical personnel in case of injury.

Battery Inspection

Before using the batteries, visually inspect them for physical damage.

WARNING

Defective Batteries

Do not use defective batteries. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.

The batteries of the Lift and Cart Robots are enclosed in a metal housing with electrical connections. Visually inspect the battery for:

• Physical damage to the metal housing.
• Indications of water damage.
• Indications of battery leakage.
• Security of the connector and plug.

Battery Storage

• Batteries must be stored in an area dedicated for this purpose.
• Batteries must be stored in a fire-resistant cabinet. If this is not possible, they must be stored at a minimum distance of 3m (10ft) from any flammable materials. The exact safe distance will be determined by the site safety officer.
• Batteries located in the Caja Warehouse must be within the coverage range of the fire sprinkler system.
• Equipment required for correct response to a safety event must be located in close proximity to the batteries in the Caja Warehouse, but not so close as to be inaccessible in case of a safety event.

Battery Charging

WARNING

Handling Defective Batteries

Do not charge defective batteries. Defective and damaged batteries must be removed from service and disposed of according to Li-ion Battery Disposal. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.

• Batteries must be charged in a dedicated area for battery charging.
• The charging station must be at a minimum distance of 3m (10ft) away from any flammable materials. The exact safe distance will be determined by the site safety officer.
• The battery charging station must be located within a direct line of the fire sprinkler system, or relevant fire extinguishers.
• Before connecting a battery to the charger, the battery must be visually inspected for physical damage, to verify that there are no defects. This inspection must be conducted every single time.

NOTICE



Charging the Batteries

Cart Robots with built-in batteries (Cart Robot serial #1-17) are charged while the battery is within the robot. These units are inspected during the Cart Robot monthly preventive maintenance procedures.

• Only use the charger designed for the specific battery when recharging rechargeable batteries.
• Equipment required for the correct response to a safety event must be located in proximity to the batteries in the Caja Warehouse, but not so close as to be inaccessible in case of a safety event.

Manual Assembly in Robots

Before assembling a battery in a robot, the physical condition of the battery must be visually inspected by the Operator.

Li-ion Battery Disposal

Batteries with defects, and batteries at the end of their service life, must be disposed of as follows:

• Electrically insulate the battery connector.
• Place electrical insulation tape across the battery connector so that it covers the contacts of the connector.
• This is performed to prevent accidental short-circuit of the battery.
• Place battery in a plastic bag and seal the bag.
• The purpose of the plastic bag is to prevent the spread of the battery electrolyte in the event of battery leakage.
• Place the battery in a plastic drum with cover, dedicated for Li-ion batteries only.
• The container must be robust, preventing both water penetration and any leakage of battery electrolyte. A sturdy plastic container will be sufficient for this purpose.
• The container must have a label similar to the Li-ion Safety Label. This label can be easily printed and attached onto the container’s surface.
• The batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local laws and regulations.