Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration August 14, 2020 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Timothy W Wiseman Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. 10 West Market Street, Suite 1400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Reference No. 20-0021 Dear Mr. Wiseman: This letter is in response to your March 4, 2020, email and subsequent phone conversations with a member of my staff requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the shipment of UN 2794, Batteries, wet, filled with acid, electric storage, 8. In your letter, you describe a scenario where (1) the battery “cells” have independent enclosures and terminals that are connected to other “cells” with cable leads, (2) no individual “cell” exceeds the 882-pound net mass or 119-gallon volumetric capacity threshold, and (3) the “cells” are contained within an intermediate steel containment. Specifically, you ask whether the mass and volumetric capacities of batteries should be assessed on an individual “cell” basis or as a combined unit when determining whether a packaging meets the definition of a “bulk” or “non-bulk” packaging in § 171.8. Based on the information you provided in your scenario, the mass and capacity of the wet battery “cells” you described are not considered individual batteries when the battery “cells” are connected with cable leads and function as a single battery. Determining whether the packaging meets the definition of a bulk or non-bulk packaging will depend on the size and weight of the assembled battery. I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, T. Glenn Foster Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Standards and Rulemaking Division#

Page 2Dodd, Alice (PHMSA) From: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:44 PM Hazmat lnterps FW: PHMSA - Request for Interpretation PHMSA lnterp. Rqst - Non-Bulk Batteries v2.pdf; Wiseman _LOl_3-4-20.docx Hello Alice and lkeya, Please see attached for letter of interpretation request. Thank you, Kathryn (HMIC) From: Wiseman, Brandon [mailto :bwiseman@scopelitis.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 12:32 PM To: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) <INFOCNTR.INFOCNTR@dot.gov> Cc: twiseman scopelitis.com <twiseman@scopelitis.com> Subject: PHMSA - Request for Interpretation Sir/Madam: Please see the attached request for official interpretation regarding shipments of lead acid batteries. If you have any questions, please contact us. Thank you. Brandon K. Wiseman, Partner Scopelitis, Garvin, Light. Hanson & Feary, P.C. 10 West Market Street, Suite 1400, Indianapolis, IN 46204 bwiseman@scopelitis.com I T: 317.637.1777 I D: 317.492.9296 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is privileged and confidential for the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from disseminating, using, or copying the contents and should notify the sender immediately that you received this message in error. The signature(s) within this email does not constitute any binding agreement. 1#

Page 310 West Market Street Suite 1400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 ■ SCOPELITIS GARVIN LIGHT HANSON & FEARY The full service transportation law firm www.scopelitis.com Main (31 7) 637-1777 Fax (317) 687-241 4 TIMOTHY W. WISEMAN twiseman@scopelitis.com March 4, 2020 Via Email (infocntr@dot.gov) U.S. Department of Transportation PHMSA Standards and Rulemaking Division Attn: PHH-10 East Building 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Request for Interpretation - Battery Shipments Dear Sir/Madam: This question concerns shipments of palletized UN 2794 lead acid batteries and the non-bulk packaging provisions contained in 49 C.F.R. § 173.159. Prior PHMSA interpretation number 16-0081 indicates that electric storage batteries firmly secured to pallets meet the definition of a "package" pursuant to § 173.159(d)(l) and that if such package meets the definition of "bulk packaging" under§ 171.8 (i.e., has a maximum net mass greater than 400 kg (882 lbs.) and a maximum capacity greater than 450 L (119 gals) with no intermediate forms of containment), then the exterior of the transport vehicle must be marked with the UN identification number as required by § 172.331. A subsequent PHMSA interpretation (Ref. No. 17-0050) clarifies that to constitute "bulk packaging," palletized electric batteries must exceed both the 882-pound net mass and 119-volumetric capacity thresholds. Otherwise, the packages are considered non-bulk and the transport vehicles need not be marked with the UN number. In this case, our client transports industrial lead acid batteries, which consist of several independent battery "cells" connected together on individual terminals with cable leads and housed within a steel enclosure. These batteries come in various configurations and sizes, as depicted in the attached manufacturer specification sheet (Exhibit A). The proper shipping name for these batteries is UN 2794, Batteries, wet, filled with acid, electric storage. Indianapolis • Chicago • Washington, D.C. • Los Angeles • Chattanooga• Detroit Dallas/Fort Worth• Milwaukee• Philadelphia/Mt. Ephraim• Salt Lake City• Seattle SERVICES OUTSIDE CALIFO RN IA AN D MICHIGAN PROVIDED BY SCO PELITIS, GARVIN, LIG HT, HANSON & FEARY, PROFESSIONAL CO RPORATION SERVICES IN MICHIGAN PRO VIDED l!Y SCOPELIT IS, GARVIN, LIGHT, HANSON & FEARY, PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMl'ANY SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA PROVIDED BY SCO PELITIS, G ARVIN, LIGHT, HANSON & FEARY, LIMIT ED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP#

Page 4PHMSA March 4, 2020 Page 2 As shown in the enclosed photographs (Exhibit B), the batteries are firmly secured to pallets for highway transport and are otherwise prepared and packaged in accordance with 49 C.F.R. §§ 173.159(a) and (d)(l). Depending on the particular configuration, the net mass of a single steel enclosure and its battery "cell" contents may exceed 882 pounds, and the enclosure itself may have a volumetric capacity that exceeds 119 gallons. However, in no event would the independent batteries within a steel enclosure exceed either of those two thresholds. Recognizing PHMSA's earlier guidance that "the size of the battery determines whether a package meeting the requirements of§ 173.159(d)(l) is considered bulk or non-bulk" (Ref. No. 16-0081), our question is whether the mass and volume capacities of the batteries described above should be assessed on an individual "cell" basis or as a combined unit. It is our opinion that because (1) the cells are essentially independent batteries (i.e., with independent enclosures and terminals) that are connected to other cells with cable leads; (2) no individual cell exceeds the 882-pound net mass or 119-gallon volumetric capacity threshold; and (3) the cells are contained within an intermediate steel containment, they are properly considered non-bulk packages and the transport vehicles need not display the UN number. However, we respectfully request PHMSA's confirmation of the same. We appreciate your attention to this matter. If you reqmre any additional information, please contact me. Sincerely, Timothy W. Wiseman Enclosures 4824-2914-5014, v. 1 rnlmSCOPEL IT I S «ARVIN I IC.I IT I I ANSON & rr AR\#

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Page 7® TRIATHL_. ~n - The Company ► As an assembly manufacturer and de- veloper of Lead-Acid batteries and Lithium-Ion battery systems, TRIATHLON® produces batteries for a wide range of industrial motive power applications in- cluding electric forklifts and pallet trucks, mobile lifting platforms and cleaning ma- chines. Decades of experience and technical expertise, combined with state-of-the-art production facilities ensure the highest quality of motive power batteries avail- able. The site is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 :2015, DIN EN ISO 14001 :2015 and BS OHSAS 18001 :2007. A solid network of sales and service part- ners in Germany, Europe and the United States provide competent solution based advice and both flexible and reliable onsite service. ~ Reliable ~ Flexible ~ Powerful ~ ~ Competent ~ • • 2 Lead-Acid batteries#

Page 8TRIATHLON® Lead-Acid batteries utilize the highly sophisticated European tubu- lar plate technology with flexible bolt-on inter-cell cable connectors. TRIATHLON® tubular batteries are designed specifically for all motive power heavy duty appli- cations and multi-shift operations. For light to medium applications, we provide maintenance-free (valve regulated) gel technology batteries that stand out for their excellent cycle life and ease of use. TRIATHLON® batteries and cells are built according to International Electrotechni- cal Commission Standards (IEC 60254-2). TRIATHLON® batteries of the T -US, TPzS, TPzB and TPzV product lines ensure safe and reliable power for electric lift trucks. We are constantly and consistently work- ing on new innovative power solutions for safe, cost-efficient, productivity enhancing and reliable motive power battery solu- tions. With our T -USffPzS AOUAsave battery lines, you can increase your productivity and lower your operating expenses through reduced watering intervals. The TPzS Long life line is designed to de- liver longer service life that is realized by more charge/discharge cycles. Lead-Acid batteries 3#

Page 9® TillATHL_. ~n Tubular plate ► Tubular plate (positive electrode) Flat plate (negative electrode) TRIATHLON® tubular positive plate cells are manufactured with a number of ad- jacent lead spines all connected across the top. A tubular gauntlet, made of acid- resistant and current-permeable polyes- ter material, is slid over the tubular spi- nes like fingers of a glove. The tubes are filled with lead dioxide (active material). The tubular plate is sealed with a plastic boot at the bottom. The advantage over flat plate batteries is that the tubular de- sign provides greater surface area of ac- tive material when compared to standard flat plate batteries. The result is a higher usable capacity battery than that of a standard flat plate battery. This translates directly into grea- ter productivity due to longer runtimes. The number of tubes, the length and the diameter varies depending on the type of battery. Battery cell dimensions are based on the size of the tubular positive plate and the corresponding negative flat plate. A complete battery cell consists of positive and negative plates (electrodes), separators and electrolyte. PRODUCT FEATURES/ ADVANTAGES: ► Higher Amp-Hour capacity and performance ► Increased cycle life ► Robust construction and durability 4 Lead-Acid batteries#

Page 10® 'TRIA'TH~~ n Flex connector The electrical inter-cell connection bet- ween the battery's individual cells con- sists of a fully insulated, highly flexible copper-cable inter-cell connector. The flex connector is designed to deliver higher current with less internal resistance. The maintenance-free flex connectors are designed to ensure full electric contact with the respective positive and negative terminals through the use of fully insula- ted bolts that have been treated with an industrial thread-locking adhesive. The fully insulated cable design protects the flex connector from corrosion due to ex- posure to electrolyte and it protects from accidental shorts which lead to disasters resulting from careless laying of metal ob- jects or tools on top of uncovered connec- tors. The flex connector also reduces tem- perature related expansion and excessive vibration during use on rough floors or in harsh operating conditions. Throughout the life of the battery, the flex connector will not tweak or place pressure on the cell's positive and nega- tive bushings or posts. This eliminates any possible internal cell damage. The flex connector technology with bolt-on inter-cell connectors also ensures full and secure electrical contact with all conductive parts on top of the battery. PRODUCT FEATURES/ ADVANTAGES: ► Optimal current transfer from cell to cell with no voltage drop ► Improved high current carrying capability ► Fully insulated cable connection (no additional inter-cell cover ne ded) ► High flexibility ► Corrosion resistant ► Less internal resistance resulting in lower operating temperatures#

Page 11® TRIA1'HL_. ~ n TA-US AQUAsave ► PRODUCT FEATURES ► Robust tubular flooded Lead-Acid technology ► Low-maintenance Lead-Acid technology with low antimony content in the lead alloy and greater head space due to tubular design ► Considerably reduced watering intervals (30-90 days) with optimized charge profile ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circulation ► Increased cycle life ► Fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated capacities range from 180 to 2000 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply with IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells Width 6.20 in, US cell T90-5 AO 180 2.00 Tl00-5 AO T90-7 AO 270 2.75 Tl 00-7 AO T90-9 AO 360 3.50 Tl00-9 AO T90- 11 AO 450 4 .25 Tl00-11 AO T90-13 AO 540 5.00 Tl00-13 AO T90-15 AO 630 5.75 T100-15 AO T90-17 AO 720 6.50 T100-17 AO T90-19 AO 81 0 7.25 Tl00-19 AO T90-21 AO 900 8.00 Tl 00-21 AO T90-23 AO 990 8.75 Tl00-23 AO T90-25 AO 1080 9.50 T100-25 AO T90-27 AO 1170 10.25 Tl 00-27 AO T90-29 AO 1260 11.00 Tl00-29 AO T90-31 AO 1350 11.7 5 Tl00-3 1 AO T90-33 AO 1440 12.50 T100-33 AO 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 2.00 2.75 3.50 4.25 5.00 5.75 6.50 7.25 8 .00 - 8 .75 9.50 10.25 11 .00 11.75 12.50 T125-5 AO 250 Tl 25-7 AO 375 T1 25-9 AO 500 T125-11AO 625 T125-13 AO 750 T1 25-15 AO 875 T125-17 AO 1000 T125- 19 AO 1125 T1 25-21 AO 1250 T1 25-23 AO 1375 T1 25-25 AO 1500 T125-27 AO 1625 T125-29 AO 1750 T125-3 1 AO 1875 T125-33 AO 2000 2.00 2.75 3.50 4 .25 5.00 5.75 6.50 7.25 8.00 8 .75 9.50 10.25 11.00 11.75 12.50 H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in Recommended applications: 6 Lead-Acid batteries#

Page 12TRIATHL_. ~n® TE-US Enhanced Capacity PRODUCT FEATURES ► Robust tubular flooded Lead-Acid technology ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circulation ► Increased cycle life ► Fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated capacities range from 180 to 2000 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply w ith IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells Width 6.20 in, US cell T100-5 EC 200 2.00 T140·5 EC T100•7 EC 300 2.75 T140·7 EC T100·9 EC 400 3.50 T140-9 EC Tl00-11 EC 500 4.25 T140-11EC Tl00-13 EC 600 5.00 T140·13 EC Tl00-15 EC 700 5.75 T140· 15 EC T100-17EC 800 6.50 T140-17 EC Tl00-19 EC 900 7.25 T140-19 EC Tl00-21 EC 1000 8 .00 T140-21 EC Tl00-23 EC 1100 8.75 T140-23 EC Tl00-25 EC 1200 9.50 T140-25 EC T100•27 EC 1300 10.25 T140-27 EC Tl00-29 EC 1400 11 .00 T140-29 EC Tl00-31 EC 1500 11 .75 T140-31 EC Tl00-33 EC 1600 12.50 T140·33 EC 280 2.00 420 2.75 560 3.50 700 4.25 840 5.00 980 5.75 1120 6.50 1260 7.25 1400 8 .00 1540 8.75 1680 9.50 1820 10.25 1960 11.00 2100 11.75 2240 12.50 H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in Recommended applications: . Lead-Acid batteries 7#

Page 13® TillATHL_. ~n TPzS ► PRODUCT FEATURES ► Robust tubu lar flooded Lead-Acid technology ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circu lation ► Increased cycle life ► Fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated ca pacities range from 100 to 1550 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply w ith IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells W idth 7.80 in, DIN cell 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TPzS 100 100 1.85 2 TPzS TPzS 150 150 2.56 3 TPzS TPzS 200 200 3.27 4 TPzS TPzS 250 250 3.98 5 TPzS TPzS 300 300 4.69 6 TPzS TPzS 350 350 5.39 7 TPzS TPzS 400 400 6.10 8 TPzS TPzS 450 450 6.81 9 TPzS TPzS 500 500 7.52 10 TPzS 120 120 1.85 180 180 2.56 240 240 3.27 300 300 3.98 360 360 4.69 420 420 5.39 480 480 6. 10 540 540 6.81 600 600 7.52 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TPzS 160 160 1.85 2 TPzS 180 180 1.85 2 TPzS 210 210 1.85 TPzS 240 240 2.56 3 TPzS 270 270 2.56 3 TPzS 315 315 2.56 TPzS 320 320 3.27 4 TPzS 360 360 3.27 4 TPzS 420 420 3.27 TPzS 400 400 3.98 5 TPzS 450 450 3.98 5 TPzS 525 525 3.98 TPzS 480 480 4.69 6 TPzS 540 540 4.69 6 TPzS 630 630 4.69 TPzS 560 560 5.39 7 TPzS 630 630 5.39 7 TPzS 735 735 5.39 TPzS 640 640 6.10 8 TPzS 720 720 6. 10 8 TPzS 840 840 6.10 TPzS 720 720 6.81 9 TPzS 810 810 6.81 9 TPzS 945 945 6.81 TPzS 800 800 7.52 10 TPzS 900 900 7.52 10 TPzS 1050 1050 7.52 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TPzS 230 230 1.85 2 TPzS TPzS 345 345 2.56 3 TPzS TPzS 460 460 3.27 4 TPzS TPzS 575 575 3.98 5 TPzS TPzS 690 690 4 .69 6 TPzS TPzS 805 805 5.39 7 TPzS TPzS 920 920 6.10 8 TPzS TPzS 1035 1035 6.81 9 TPzS TPzS 1150 1150 7.52 10 TPzS H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in 250 250 1.85 375 375 2.56 500 500 3.27 625 625 3.98 750 750 4 .69 875 875 5.39 1000 1000 6. 10 1125 1125 6.81 1250 1250 7.52 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TPzS 280 280 1.85 2 TPzS 310 310 1.85 TPzS 420 420 2.56 3 TPzS 465 465 2.56 TPzS 560 560 3.27 4 TPzS 620 620 3.27 TPzS 700 700 3.98 5 TPzS 775 775 3.98 TPzS 840 840 4.69 6 TPzS 930 930 4.69 TPzS 980 980 5.39 7 TPzS 1085 1085 5.39 TPzS 1120 1120 6. 10 8 TPzS 1240 1240 6.10 T PzS 1260 1260 6.81 9 TPzS 1395 1395 6.81 TPzS 1400 1400 7.52 10 TPzS 1550 1550 7.52 Recommended applications: 8 Lead-Acid batteries#

Page 14® TRIATHL_. ~n TPzS A(X) AQUAsave PRODUCT FEATURES ► Robust tubular flooded Lead-Acid technology ► Low-maintenance Lead-Acid technology with low antimony content in the lead alloy and greater head space due to tubular design ► Considerably reduced watering intervals with optimized charge profile Version A: 30 to 60 days Version AX: 60 to 90 days ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circulation ► Increased cycle life ► Fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated capacities range from 120 to 1550 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply with IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells Width 7.80 in, DIN cell 90 Ah plate 115 Ah plate •• 120A 120 1.85 2 TPzS 160 A 160 1.85 2 TPzS 180 A 180 -- 2 TPzS 1.85 2 TPzS 210A 210 1.85 2 TPzS 230AX 230 3 TPzS 180 A 180 2.56 3 TPzS 240 A 240 2.56 3 TPzS 270 A 270 2. 56 3 TPzS 315 A 315 2.56 3 TPzS 345 AX 345 4 TPzS 240A 240 3.27 4 TPzS 320 A 320 3.27 4 TPzS 360 A 360 3.27 4 TPzS 420A 420 3.27 4 TPzS 460 AX 460 5 TPzS 300 A 300 3.98 5 TPzS 400 A 400 3.98 5 TPzS 450 A 450 3.98 5 TPzS 525 A 525 3.98 5 TPzS 575 AX 575 6 TPzS 360 A 360 4 .69 6 TPzS 480 A 480 4.69 6 TPzS 540 A 540 4.69 6 TPzS 630 A 630 4.69 6 TPzS 690 AX 690 7 TPzS 420 A 420 5.39 7 TPzS 560 A 560 5.39 7 TPzS 630 A 630 5.39 7 TPzS 735 A 735 5.39 7 TPzS 805 AX 805 8 TPzS 480A 480 6.10 8 TPzS 640 A 640 6.10 8 TPzS 720 A 720 6. 10 8 TPzS 840 A 840 6. 10 8 TPzS 920 AX 920 9 TPzS 540 A 540 6.81 9 TPzS 720 A 720 6.81 9 TPzS 810 A 810 6.81 9 TPzS 945 A 945 6.81 9 TPzS 1035 AX 1035 10 TPzS 600 A 600 7.52 10 TPzS 800 A 800 7.52 10 TPzS 900 A 900 7.52 10 TPzS 1050 A 1050 7.52 10 TPZS 1 150 AX 1150 1.85 2.56 3.27 3.98 4.69 5.39 6.10 6.81 7.52 2 TPzS 3 TPzS 4 TPzS 5 TPzS- 6 TPzS 7 TPzS 8 TPzS 9 TPzS 10 TPzS 230 A 230 1.85 2 TPzS 250 A 250 1.85 2 TPzS 280 A 280 345 A 345 2.56 3 TPzS 375 A 375 2.56 3 TPzS 420 A 420 460 A 460 3.27 4 TPzS 500 A 500 3.27 4 TPzS 560 A 560 575 A 575 3.98 5 TPzS 625 A 625 3.98 5 TPzS 700 A 700 690 A 690 4.69 6 TPzS 750 A 750 4.69 6 TPzS 840 A 840 805 A 805 5.39 7 TPzS 875 A 875 5.39 7 TPzS 980 A 980 920 A 920 6.10 8 TPzS 1000 A 1000 6.10 8 TPzS 1120 A 1120 1035 A 1035 6.81 9 TPzS 1125 A 1125 6.81 9 TPzS 1260 A 1260 1150 A 1150 7.52 10 TPzS 1250 A 1250 7.52 10 TPzS 1400 A 1400 H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in 1.85 2.56 3.27 3.98 4.69 5.39 6. 10 6.81 7.52 2 TPzS 310 A 310 1.85 2 TPzS 280 AX 280 3 TPzS 465 A 465 2.56 3 TPzS 420 AX 420 4 TPzS 620 A 620 3.27 4 TPzS 560 AX 560 5 TPzS 775 A 775 3.98 5 TPzS 700 AX 700 6 TPzS 930 A 930 4.69 6 TPzS 840 AX 840 7 TPzS 1085 A 1085 5.39 7 TPzS 980 AX 980 8 TPzS 1240 A 1240 6.10 8 TPzS 1120 AX 1120 9 TPzS 1395 A 1395 6.81 9 TPzS 1260 AX 1260 10 TPzS 1550 A 1550 7.52 10 TPzS 1400 AX 1400 1.85 2.56 3.27 3.98 4.69 5.39 6.10 6.81 7.52 Recommended applications: Lead-Acid batteries 9#

Page 15► TillATHL_. ~ n® TPzS LL Longlife PRODUCT FEATURES ► Longer service life giving more charge/ discharge cycles ► Increased active material with reduced acid density ► Robust tubular flooded Lead-Acid technology ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circulation ► Fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated capacities range from 110 to 1450 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply with IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells Width 7.80 in, DIN cell 75 Ah plate ~~ 2 TP:zS 110 LL 110 1.85 2 TP:zS 150 LL 3 TPzS 165 LL 165 2.56 3 TP:zS 225 LL 4 TP:zS 220 LL 220 3.27 4 TP:zS 300 LL 5 TPzS 275 LL 275 3.98 5 TPzS 375 LL 6 TPzS 330 LL 330 4.69 6 TPzS 450 LL 7 TPzS 385 LL 385 5.39 7 TPzS 525 LL 8 TPzS 440 LL 440 6.10 8 TP:zS 600 LL 9 TPzS 495 LL 495 6.81 9 TP:zS 675 LL 10 TP:zS 550 LL 550 7.52 10 TP:zS 750 LL 150 225 300 375 450 525 600 675 750 1 .85 2 2.56 3 3.27 4 3.98 5 4.69 6 5.39 7 6.10 8 6.81 9 7.52 10 TP:zS 170 LL TPzS 255 LL TPzS 340 LL TPzS 4 25 LL TPzS 510 LL TPzS 595 LL TP:zS 680 LL TP:zS 765 LL TPzS 850 LL 2 TP:zS 196 LL 196 1.85 2 TP:zS 236 LL 3 TP:zS 294 LL 294 2.56 3 TP:zS 354 LL 4 TP:zS 392 LL 392 3.27 4 TP:zS 472 LL 5 TP:zS 490 LL 490 3.98 5 TPzS 590 LL 6 TPzS 588 LL 588 4.69 6 TPzS 708 LL 7 TPzS 686 LL 686 5.39 7 TPzS 826 LL 8 TPzS 784 LL 784 6.10 8 TP:zS 944 LL 9 TPzS 882 LL 882 6.81 9 TPzS 1026 LL 10 TP:zS 980 LL 980 7.52 10 TP:zS 1180 LL H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in 236 354 472 590 708 826 944 1026 1180 1 .85 2 2.56 3 3.27 4 3.98 5 4.69 6 5.39 7 6.10 8 6.81 9 7.52 10 TP:zS 290 LL TPzS 435 LL TPzS 580 LL TPzS 725 LL TPzS 870 LL TP:zS 1015 LL TP:zS 1160 LL TP:zS 1305 LL TP:zS 1450 LL 10 Lead-Acid batteries 170 1.85 255 2.56 340 3.27 425 3.98 510 4.69 595 5.39 680 6.10 765 6.81 850 7.52 290 1.85 435 2.56 580 3.27 725 3.98 870 4.69 1015 5.39 1160 6.10 1305 6.81 1450 7.52 Recommended applications:#

Page 16® TRIATHL_. ~n TPzB PRODUCT FEATURES ► Robust tubular flooded Lead-Acid technology ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circulation ► Increased cycle life ► Fu lly insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated capacities range from 64 to 1080 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply with IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells Width 6.22 in, British Standard (BS) cell 2 TPzB 64 64 1.77 2 TPzB 84 84 3 TPzB 96 96 2.40 3 TPzB 126 126 4 TPzB 128 128 3.03 4 TPzB 168 168 5 TPzB 160 160 3.66 5 TPzB 210 210 6 TPzB 192 192 4.29 6 TPzB 252 252 7 TPzB 224 224 4.92 7 TPzB 294 294 8 TPzB 256 256 5.55 8 TPzB 336 336 9 TPzB 288 288 6. 18 9 TPzB 378 378 10 TPzB 320 320 6.81 10 TPzB 420 420 1.77 2 TPzB 110 110 1.77 2 TPzB 130 130 1.77 2.40 3 TPzB 165 165 2.40 3 TPzB 195 195 2.40 3.03 4 TPzB 220 220 3.03 4 TPzB 260 260 3.03 3.66 5 TPzB 275 275 3.66 5 TPzB 325 325 3.66 4.29 6 TPzB 330 330 4.29 6 TPzB 390 390 4.29 4.92 7 TPzB 385 385 4.92 7 TPzB 455 455 4.92 5.55 8 TPzB 440 440 5.55 8 TPzB 520 520 5.55 6.18 9 TPzB 495 495 6. 18 9 TPzB 585 585 6.18 6.81 10 TPzB 550 550 6.81 10 TPzB 650 650 6.81 2 TPzB 150 150 1.77 2 TPzB 172 172 3 TPzB 225 225 2.40 3 TPzB 258 258 4 TPzB 300 300 3.03 4 TPzB 344 344 5 TPzB 375 375 3.66 5 TPzB 430 430 6 TPzB 450 450 4.29 6 TPzB 516 516 7 TPzB 525 525 4.92 7 TPzB 602 602 8 TPzB 600 600 5.55 8 TPzB 688 688 9 TPzB 675 675 6.18 9 TPzB 774 774 10 TPzB 750 750 6.81 10 TPzB 860 860 H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in 1.77 2 TPzB 200 200 1!77 2 TPzB 216 216 1.77 2.40 3 TPzB 300 300 2.40 3 TPzB 324 324 2.40 3.03 4 TPzB 400 400 3.03 4 TPzB 432 432 3.03 3.66 5 TPzB 500 500 3.66 5 TPzB 540 540 3.66 4.29 6 TPzB 600 600 4.29 6 TPzB 648 648 4.29 4.92 7 TPzB 700 700 4.92 7 TPzB 756 756 4.92 5.55 8 TPzB 800 800 5.55 8 TPzB 864 864 5.55 6.18 9 TPzB 900 900 6.18 9 TPzB 972 972 6.18 6.81 10 TPzB 1000 1000 6.81 10 TPzB 1080 1080 6.81 Recommended applications: Lead-Acid batteries 11#

Page 17® TillATH~~ n TPzV ► PRODUCT FEATURES ► Absolutely maintenance-free valve regulated Lead-Acid technology with gel electrolyte ► Very low self-discharge ► Tubular technology ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circulation ► Fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated capacities range from 110 to 1200 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply with IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells Width 7.80 in, DIN cell 2 TP2V 110 110 1.85 2 TP2V 140 3 TP2V 165 165 2.56 3 TP2V 210 4 TP2V 220 220 3.27 4 TP2V 280 5 TP2V 275 275 3.98 5 TP2V 350 6 TPzV 330 330 4. 69 6 TP2V 420 7 TPzV 385 385 5.39 7 TPzV 490 8 TPzV 440 440 6.1 0 8 TPzV 560 140 210 280 350 420 490 560 1.85 2 2.56 3 3.27 4 3.98 5 4.69 6 5.39 7 6. 10 8 10 120 Ah plate - - ,. , ~ ... . ~ • ~ ~ ~ .. !~ .;~rilt 2 TP2V 200 200 1.85 2 TPzV 240 3 TP2V 300 300 2.56 3 TP2V 360 4 TP2V 400 400 3.27 4 TP2V 480 5 TP2V 500 500 3.98 5 TP2V 600 6 TP2V 600 600 4.69 6 TP2V 720 7 TP2V 700 700 5.39 7 TP2V 840 8 TP2V 800 800 6.10 8 TPzV 960 10 TP2V 1000 1000 7.52 10 TP2V 1200 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1200 1.85 2.56 3.27 3.98 4.69 5.39 6.10 7.52 H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in 12 Lead-Acid batteries TP2V 160 160 1.85 TP2V 240 240 2.56 TP2V 320 320 3.27 TP2V 400 400 3.98 TP2V 480 480 4.69 TP2V 560 560 5.39 TPzV 640 640 6. 10 TP2V 800 800 7.52 Recommended applications:#

Page 18® TRIATHL_. ~n TPzV-BS PRODUCT FEATURES ► Absolutely maintenance-free valve regulated Lead-Acid technology with gel electrolyte ► Very low self-discharge ► Tubular technology ► The latest separator design delivers increased acid volumes and increases acid circulation ► Fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts ► Bolt-on termination cables can be easily replaced ► Standardized rated capacities range from 122 to 680 Ah ► Cell and battery properties comply with IEC 60254-2 ► Recyclable Technical data - Cells Width 6.22 in, British Standard (BS) cell . ,. 2 TPzV-BS 122 122 1.77 2 TPzV-8S 142 142 3 TPzV-8S 183 183 2.40 3 TPzV-BS 21 3 213 4 TPzV-8S 244 244 3.03 4 TPzV-8S 284 284 5 TPzV-8S 355 355 6 TPzV-8S 426 426 7 TPzV-8S 497 497 8 TPzV-8S 568 568 H1 = height to top of cover, H2 = total height Height+/- 0.08 in 85 Ah plate 'ti~• ~-!1 1:vpe AA\•~ ~ ~ .. -·.•- \:; ~· ' ,, -'., 1.77 2 TPzV-8S 170 2.40 3 TPzV-8S 255 3.03 4 TPzV-8S 340 3.66 5 TPzV-8S 425 4.29 6 TPzV-8S 510 4.92 7 TPzV-8S 595 5.55 8 TPzV-8S 680 ~ 170 1.77 255 2.40 340 3.03 425 3.66 510 4.29 595 4.92 680 5.55 Recommended applications: Lead-Acid batteries 13#

Page 19► 1'RIA1'HL_. ~ n® Accessories One of the most important components for motive power batteries with Lead-Acid technology is the electrolyte, a solution of sulfuric acid and water. When batteries are recharged, water is transformed into hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis. In batteries with liquid electrolyte, this water consumption must be replaced at regular intervals with deionized water. The replace- ment water is extremely critical to pro- longed battery life. To ensure reliable battery operation, regu- lar care and maintenance is required. To help with this, TRIATHLON® offers a full line of accessories for your battery and charging needs. Our goal is to help you optimally maintain and monitor your batteries and chargers in order to prevent needless failures and repairs. - - . .. - -#

Page 20OPTIONS AQUAmatic 4.0 watering system ► Reliable single point battery watering system. AQUAcontrol level sensor ► Monitors and indicates the battery's electrolyte level. icon Battery Guard 4.0 battery controller ► Monitors, records and controls battery and charger conditions. Air electrolyte circulation ► Air agitation mixes electrolyte during charge to prevent acid stratification. Reduces energy requirements and water consumption. AQUAmobil watering cart ► Onsite portable filling of industrial batteries with deionized water. Charger technology ► For optimal battery performance, it is recom- mended that TRIATHLON® motive power batteries be charged exclusively with TriCOM® series chargers. Lead-Acid batteries 15#

Page 21INTELLIGENT BATTERIES Triathlon Battery Solutions, Inc. 2025 Midway Road, Suite 200 Lewisville, TX 75056 Tel: +1 469.301.2128 E-Mail: info@triathlon-batteries.com Internet: www.triathlon-batteries.com#

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