Fact Sheet for Product Safety


Manual for Lithium-Ion Battery for Autonomous Mower

The version for Germany is based on German applicable law.

Device Data

Designation:

Autonomous Mower

MOWIT 500 F / TANGO E5

Article ID:

SA1318 / SA1312

Manufacturer:

SABO-Maschinenfabrik Gmbh

A John Deere Company

Auf dem Hoechsten 22

D - 51645 Gummersbach

Tel.: + 49 2261 704-0

Fax.: + 49 2261 704 104

e-Mail: post@sabo-online.de

Homepage: www.sabo-online.com

Battery Data

Trade Name:

7S3P ICR18650-HA1 mit PCB

73SP INR-18650-13L mit PCB

Lithium-Ion Manganese Battery, rechargeable

Application Area:

Li-Ion Rechargeable battery for autonomous mower (Mowit / Tango)

Article ID:

SAA10822

Manufacturer:

Batterien-Montage-Zentrum

Am Sportzplatz 28-30

D-63791 Karlstein am Main

Technical data:

  • Nominal voltage: DC 25,2V
  • Nominal capacity: 3,9 Ah
  • Nominal energy: 98,28 Wh
  • Optimal performance: + 0 to + 60°C
  • Weight: 1000g
  • Number / cell type: INR18650-13L
  • Number / cell type: ICR 18650HA1

Equipment classification / Legal basis:

The battery is subject to the following regulations in Germany:

  • The Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG) on Consumer Products and Technical Work Equipment
  • The legal requirements based on the Dangerous Goods Act
  • The legal requirements based on the Battery Act

Certificates / Features / Standards:

CE Labeling:

The battery is currently not subject to any regulation requiring CE labeling.

Safety Requirements:

The battery was tested and certified pursuant to The UN MANUAL of TESTS and CRITERIA, PART III; SUB-SECTION 38.3.

The Lithium-Ion Battery complies with the regulations of the EU.

Potential Dangers

Safety Indications for Handling the Battery:

  • Do not open, take apart, solder or drop the battery.
  • Protect the battery from a short circuit - risk of explosion!
  • Protect the battery from rain, do not immerse in liquids - risk of short circuit.
  • Protect the battery from direct sun light, heat, and fire.
  • Never throw the battery in a fire - risk of explosion!
  • Do not use a defect, leaking, or deformed battery.
  • Please use only John Deere, SABO, original batteries. When using other batteries, risk of serious injury exists. In this case, John Deere, SABO, does not assume any liability. Mower warranty is void if a battery other than a John Deere or SABO battery is used.
  • Battery fragile - take care with handling.
  • Protect the lithium-ion battery from microwaves and high pressure.
  • The battery must be protected against shocks. During transportation, it must be secured,. Transported according to regulations. See below.
  • In the event battery produces smoke, Make sure the battery is well ventilated.- breathing in smoke may have transitory adverse effects.
  • Do not use any battery that does not look normal (deformation, abnormal smell, etc.).
  • Use the battery only for the original purpose provided.
  • If the power supply cable is damaged, the complete power supply must be returned to the dealership where it was bought.
  • When damaged, battery contents may seep out. Do not touch.
  • Contact may cause skin irritation, burns, and chemical burns.
  • Do not breathe any vapors that may be generated or are released.

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Measures

First-Aid Measures:

If the electrolyte or its vapors are released:

  • Contact with the skin: wash the skin parts involved with plenty of water and soap, consult a physician if the irritation persists.
  • Contact with the eyes: rinse with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes without rubbing the eyes, and consult a physician.
  • Inhalation: Immediately move to fresh air and oxygen, and consult a physician.
  • Ingestion: If the electrolyte is ingested, consult a physician immediately.

Medical information: Hazardous materials are:

Cells containing electrolytes with an alkaline corrosive effect

(Lithium salt in organic solvents) with Li-, Ni- and Co/LiMn oxide cathode, however no Li-metal or lithium alloys.

Measures for accidental release:

Contain leaking electrolyte liquids with sand and collect in a suitable container. Wear protective clothing:

  • Gas mask for organic gases
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves

The battery removed immediately from the perimeter of the fire!

Dispose of as dangerous waste in a special waste collection site according to national regulations (Disposal Code EAK: 16 06 05 or 20 01 34).

Measures for Fire-fighting:

In case of fire:

Stay away from gases that may be released. Watch the wind direction. If possible, without running any danger, remove the batteries away from the area of the fire. If the danger situation is not clear, extinguish only with metal fire extinguisher, class D. When fighting the fire, only approach the fire with protective clothing and an independent protective breathing apparatus. After the fire is successfully brought under control, the area must be monitored in general (fire watch) and must be cleared by skilled and appropriately equipped personnel. Fire residue must be secured in an orderly fashion and disposed of.

After the successful fire fighting:

Is the area to monitor general (fire watch) and clearance by trained and appropriately equipped personnel, fire residues must be properly secure and disposed.

Handling and Storage

Use and treatment of lithium-ion battery for the autonomous mower:

Under normal use the battery should not cause exposure to hazardous substances.

Under normal use no environmental damage should occur.

The battery must be disposed of separately after use because it contains dangerous chemicals. See "Disposal".

  • Charge the battery only in the charging accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for a particular type of batteries can create a fire hazard if it is used with other batteries.
  • Use only the designated battery into the mower. The use of other batteries can cause injury or fire.
  • Keep the unused battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that could cause a bridging of the contacts. A short circuit between the battery contacts can result in burns or fire.
  • When used incorrectly, liquid can leak from the battery. Avoid contact with it. In case of accidental contact, rinse with water. When the liquid comes into your eyes, you also take medical help. Leaking fluid can cause skin irritation or burns.
  • Avoid accidental activation. Make sure the power switch is turned off position before inserting a battery. The insertion of the battery to the switched mower can cause accidents.
  • Do not open the battery. There is a danger of a short circuit.
  • Protect the battery from heat, for example, against continuous sunlight, and fire. There is danger of explosion.
  • In case of damage and improper use of the battery can escape fumes. Go to fresh air and seek for medical attention. The vapors can irritate the respiratory tract.
  • Defective batteries can leak fluid and wet the adjacent items. Check the affected parts. Clean it or replace it if necessary.
  • The battery should be operated within a temperature range between -5 to 30 degrees Celsius (23 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). If the battery for a week, temperatures over 55 degrees Celsius (131 degrees Fahrenheit) is exposed, it can cause a loss of capacity of 1 to 4 percent.
  • Over time, the capacity of the battery falls. If half of the face values is reached, the battery should be replaced.

Caution!

Wrong handling may cause an explosion or cause a fire! Store the battery outside the reach of children.

For service or repair, please contact a specialized John Deere, SABO dealer.

For maintenance or repair, please contact John Deere or SABO dealer.

Storage:

  • Storage temperature range: -20 to 25 degrees Celsius (-4 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • The manufacturer recommends storage at 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) at a loading level of 30 to 50 percent for best battery life. A compromise between accelerated aging and self-discharge.
  • The battery must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated room.
  • Air humidity range: 0 to 85 percent.
  • Do not use the battery, and do not store the battery, near a source of heat (> 98 degrees Celsius / 208 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • The lithium-ion battery should be charged every six months to about 40 to 60 percent. These are determined by the self -discharge-rate the cell and the quiescent current of the circuit board. When delivered, the lithium-ion battery has an approximate charge of 30 percent.
  • The lithium-ion battery should not be discharged when stored below 18.5 volts.

Handling and Storage

Specific Use:

  • The lithium-ion battery is only intended for use for the autonomous mower and may be used only for this purpose.
  • John Deere SABO and accept no liability for damages which were caused by improper use.
  • Please use only John Deere or SABO original parts. John Deere and SABO assume no liability for damages caused by the use of foreign parts and accessories were created.

Read all warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can cause electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.

Function battery charge:

  • Do not leave the mower sitting against the charge station with the power button off. The battery can be damaged. The battery is sent partially charged. Fully charge the battery of your mower before first use. The lithium-ion battery can be recharged at any time, without shortening the life span. An interruption of the charging process does not damage the battery.

Deep Discharge Protection:

The lithium-ion battery is protected by a protection circuit against deep discharge. When the mower is put in a storage mode. The battery will be in a sleep mode. The mower will not turn on when the power switch is in the "on" position. To wake up the mower spin the rear wheel and place quickly on the charging station.

Transport

  • The battery is in accordance with UN Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.3 Part III, Subpart 38.3 test. It has an effective protection against internal overpressure and short circuit and facilities to prevent violence breaking and dangerous reverse flow.

Meanwhile, despite the battery must be protected from shocks during shipping and are additionally secured against movement.

  • Generally, lithium-ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods and have the transportation and packaging requirements according to the dangerous goods law.

Transport of the battery according UN 3480/3481. Since the nominal energy is not greater than 100Wh, the battery must not be sent as dangerous good.

  • The autonomous mower battery is not restricted per PI965.

Transportation as per dangerous goods regulations:

Transportation by road / by rail / by ship / by air (ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA)

Battery (alone): UN 3480 LITHIUM ION BATTERY, KI.9, II

  • ADR/RID

Packaging regulations: P903, P903a, P903b

Special regulations: 188, 230, 310, 348, 636, 661

  • IMDG

Packaging regulations: P903

Special regulations: 188, 230, 310, 348, 957

  • IATA

Packaging regulations: PI 965 Teil II max. 1 Batterie pro Versandstuck

Special regulations: A51, A88, A99, A154, A164, A183

Battery (packaged in autonomous mower): UN3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES, CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT, KI.9, II

  • ADR/RID not regulated per ADR

Packaging regulations:

Special regulations: not regulated to SV188 if max. 2 batteries included

  • IMDG

Packaging regulations:

Special regulations: to SV 188 not regulated if max. 2 batteries included

  • IATA

Packaging regulations: PI 967 Part II max. 1 contained battery

Special regulations: A48, A99, A154, A164, A181

Web adresse for internet dangerous information:

e-Mail: dangood@iata.org

Customer Information dangerous goods: +1 (514) 390 6770

Website: www.iata.org/dangerousgoods

Information about ADR and RID:

e-Mail: info@balzer-online.de

Helpline: 08001718900

Website: www.balzer-online.de

Take-back obligations/Disposal

Based on the Battery Act manufacturers assume the cost of collection, processing, and recycling of equipment, batteries and accumulators.

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For this purpose, batteries must be disposed of in the collection systems established according to national law. Joint disposal with municipal solid waste is not permitted; the waste must be separated by type of battery, which is symbolized by the symbol of the crossed-out garbage bin.

After the end of the batteries life-cycle, return the battery free of charge for disposal to your John Deere or SABO dealer or give it to a corresponding public collection point (in Germany, for example, the collection sites of the GRS - the Common Return System for Batteries), so that the battery may be dispose according to the waste and dangerous goods regulations.

IMPORTANT: Only discharged batteries without voltage on the external contacts can be dropped off. If they are only partially discharged, they must be secured against short circuit before being returned (stable cardboard packaging, ideal: original cardboard packaging).

Only for EU countries:

According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, Li-Ion powered device must be collected separately and fed to environmentally friendly recycling system.

According to the Directive 91/157/EEC, used batteries must be recycled.

For Germany:

GRS

Common Foundation

Return system batteries

Heidenkampsweg 44

D 20097 Hamburg

Phone: +49 (40) 23 77 88

E-Mail: info@GRS-Batterien.de

subject to change

Miscellaneous

Independent laboratory tests have demonstrated that the battery's housing does not contain PAK and that the electrical components correspond to the requirements regarding Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Directive 2002/95/EC of 1/27/2003) (no Hg, Cd, Pb, or Cr).

If a lithium-ion battery visually damaged or it seems to be a defect of the battery (no function in a short time), also other emergency, call +49 (1715441333).

The data on this fact sheet are not guaranteed product properties, but information for the user. They are issued based on the best knowledge of the regulations currently in effect. Status as of 4/2011

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