DOT/IATA Approved!
Interstate Batteries Now Feature DOT, IATA/ICAO Symbol

Interstate Batteries wheelchair and scooter sealed lead-acid batteries now come with a specially designed DOT, IATA/ICAO symbol to make it easier to recognize when a battery is classified as "nondangerous," not restricted for air transport and is exempt from the hazardous materials regulations.

This logo was designed by Interstate Batteries to make it easier for travel industry personnel and our valued wheelchair and scooter battery customers to quickly and easily recognize that the battery:
  1. Meets pressure, vibration and special provision A67 crack/rupture test of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) / International Civil Air Organization (ICAO).
  2. Is exempt from the US Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials regulations contained in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), parts 171-185.
  3. Is not restricted for water transport and is classified as nonhazardous per IMDG Amendment 27.
This symbol means that you can travel with your wheelchair or scooter on any public transportation by land, sea or air. You can also ship your wheelchair or scooter to a location by any means of transportation with battery installed.

Interstate Batteries wants to help you and the travel industry make your trip as trouble-free as possible.

Please note the following regulations for transportation of sealed lead-acid batteries:
  1. The battery must not have any leakage.
  2. The battery is disconnected and the terminals are insulated to prevent short circuit. (This can be easily accomplished with a positive terminal cover, covering the positive terminal with electrical tape, or covering the terminal with a piece of cardboard.)
  3. The pilot is notified before departure that the battery is aboard. (The airline personnel at the check-in counter should do this.)
  4. It is recommended to leave the batteries in the wheelchair or scooter during transportation. If the battery is removed, then the battery should be protected against short circuits and securely packed in a strong outer package.
Please note the following regulations for transportation of sealed lead-acid batteries:
  1. Wheelchair and scooter batteries can be transported by any means of transportation by land, sea or air. This includes UPS and FedEx.
  2. The batteries need to be properly packaged so that they are protected against short circuits and secured in a strong outer package.

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