TB 43-0134
Appendix C
Procedures for Draining Vented Lead-Acid Batteries and
Disposition of Drained Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte
plastic drum, or any other DOT approved drum for H2SO4.
C-1.
Purpose
See table C-1 for equipment.
To establish procedures for the draining of vented Lead-Acid
(2) The exterior of all drained batteries should
(LA) batteries and the disposition of drained sulfuric acid
be rinsed with water to remove acid residue. Use care and
(H2SO4) electrolyte, through the local servicing Defense
avoid splashing. Allow exteriors to dry. The exteriors of all
Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). DO NOT drain
batteries must be completely dry prior to packaging.
batteries unless:
(3) The vent/filler caps should be replaced and
a.
Batteries are damaged, or
taped in place after draining, and the vent holes sealed with
b.
Batteries cannot be protected from freezing.
the same tape.
C-2.
Application
Item
NSN
SOS
This procedure applies to Army procured vented Lead-Acid
batteries, described in this technical bulletin (TB), which
Pail, 12 qt., plastic
GO1
cannot be protected from freezing. Refer to paragraph (para)
Funnel, gal.,
GO
4-4f and Table 4-1 for guidance.
plastic
Drum
8110-01-150-677'
S9G2
C-3.
Safety and Control Measures
Tape, elec., in.
GO
a.
Refer to Chapter 3 for required Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
b.
Battery electrolyte should be stored in a cool,
C-5.
Transportation Requirements
dry, well ventilated area and protected from freezing or
a.
For LA battery casings, refer to para 4-4 g for
excessive heat (greater than 130 F). If the local servicing
packaging of drained battery casings for disposition to the
DRMO cannot provide adequate storage, the user MUST
local servicing DRMO.
provide protected storage to prevent the electrolyte from
b.
For spent electrolyte, in accordance with Title
freezing.
49, CFR Part 172.101 HMT, Hazard Class 8, and Part
C-4.
Procedure
173.154:
Packaging and shipping instructions contained herein are
(1) Packaging. in accordance with 49 CFR
consistent with US Department of Transportation (DOT) and
Part 173.154; see paragraph 26a, Chapter 2 of this TB.
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and
(2) Marking: See paragraph 2-6 b. Proper
Department of Defense (DoD) guidance.
shipping name: Battery fluid, acid; UNID: UN 2796; label IAW
a.
49 CFR Part 172.442: CORROSIVE label. See Figure 4-1.
Transfer of electrolyte to local servicing DRMO
is controlled by DoD guidance. Coordinate packaging and
C-6.
Disposition and Transportation
shipping with your local Installation Environmental Office
a.
Coordinate and obtain guidance regarding this
(IEO), Installation Transportation Office (ITO), and local
tum-in from the local servicing DRMO and ITO. Battery
servicing DRMO.
electrolyte may be turned in to the DRMO for disposition, or
WARNING
may be disposed via local contract (see para 2-7). A Disposal
Turn-in Document (DD Form 1348-1), and a Hazardous Waste
DO NOT use metal or galvanized equip-
Profile Sheet (DRMS Form 1930) or Material Safety Data
ment when draining electrolyte from LA
Sheet are required by the servicing DRMO.
batteries.
b.
The DRMO will accept accountability, provided
CAUTION
the materials are properly identified, packaged, and marked,
Personnel MUST wear PPE while drain-ing
and will accept physical custody depending upon the avail-
vented batteries. Refer to chapter 3.
ability of conforming storage areas.
b.
Draining:
(1) Drain batteries into a plastic bucket, and
transfer the spent electrolyte into a DOT specification 34
Notes:
1.
G 0: General Services Administration, 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 at Commercial (817) 334-2051.
2.
S9G: Defense General Supply Center, Richm ond, VA 23297; DSN 6954490 or Commercial (804) 2794490.
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