"On deck protected." "On deck under cover." Outside containers: Metal barrels or drums: (DOT-5A, 5B) not over 110 gal. cap. (DOT-170) STC, not over 55 gal. cap. Wooden barrels: (DOT-11A, 11B) WIC, not over 200 lb. net wt. Wooden boxes: (DOT-15A, 15B, 15C, 16A, 19A) WIC, not over 200 lb. gr. wt. Portable tanks: (DOT-60) not over 8,000 lb. gr. wt. Tank cars complying with DOT regulations (trainships only). Motor vehicle tank trucks complying with DOT regulations (trailerships and trainships only). Stowage: "On deck protected." "On deck under cover." Outside containers: Carboys, glass, in boxes, kegs or plywood drums: (DOT-1A, 1B, 1C, 1E, not over 13 gal. cap. (DOT-1D) not over 615 gal. cap. For export only (DOT-IX) not over 6 gal cap. Carboys, lead, metal Jacketed (DOT-28) not over 15 gal. cap. Metal barrels or drums: (DOT-5A, 50, 5M) not over 110 gal. cap. (DOT-5D) rubber lined, not over 110 gal. cap. (DOT-5H) lead lined, not over 110 gal. cap. (DOT-17C, 17E, 17F) STO, (DOT 17H, 37A, 37B) STC, Cylindrical steel overpack: Rubber drums (DOT-43A) not Wooden barrels or kegs: (DOT-10A) asphalt, paraffin, or wax lined not over 50 gal. cap. (DOT-11A, 11B) WIC, not over 200 lb. net wt. Fiberboard boxes: (DOT-12A, 12B) WIC, not over 65 lb. gr. wt. (DOT-12P) WIC (DOT-2U polyethylene) not over 5 gal. cap. ea. Wooden boxes: (DOT-15A, 15B, 15C, 16A, (DOT-16A) WIC (DOT-2U) Plywood or wooden box or drum "On deck in open." "On deck under cover." "Tween decks readily access!ble." Outside containers: or Special wooden boxes (DOT16B) not over 500 lb. gr. wt. Special fiberboard boxes (DOT12B) not over 190 lb. gr. wt. Wooden or metal trays (nonspecification). Carload truckload shipments of electric storage batteries permitted by regulations to be shipped without outside container shall when stowed on board a vessel be packed in wooden or metal trays so constructed as to protect the batteries from dam. age, short circuit or from the weight of imposed stowage resting upon the batteries. Electric storage batteries with case of asphaltum composi tion, impregnated rubber, steel case type, synthetic resin (plastic) or wooden battery box type, protected against short circuits and firmly secured to skids or pallets capable of withstanding the shocks normally incident to transportation are exempt from specification packaging if such completed unit meets the requirement of the DOT regulations. Battery terminals must not be relied upon to support any part of the superimposed weight. Stowage: "On deck in open." "On deck under cover." "Tween decks readily accessible." Outside containers: Special wooden boxes (DOT-15D, 16B) not over 500 lb. gr. wt. Special fiberboard box (DOT-12B) not over 190 lb. gr. wt. Wooden or metal trays (non-specification). Carload or truckload shipments of electric storage batteries permitted by regulations to be shipped without outside container shall when stowed on board a vessel be packed in wooden or metal trays so constructed as to protect the batteries from damage, short circuit or from the weight of imposed stowage resting upon the batteries. Electric storage batteries with case Ferry stowage (AA). Special wooden boxes (DOT-16D, 16B) not over 500 lb. gross wt. Special fiberboard box (DOT-12B) not over 190 lb. gross wt. Electric storage batteries with case of asphaltum composition. impregnated rubber, steel case type, synthetic resin (plastic) or wooden battery box type, protected against short circuits and firmly secured to skids or pallets capable of withstanding the shocks normally incident to transportation are exempt from specification packaging if such completed unit meets the requirement of the DOT regulations. Battery terminals must not be relied upon to support any part of the superimposed weight. Carload or truckload shipments of electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or battery fluid, loaded or braced to prevent damage in transit and short circuits, are exempt from specification packaging, marking other than name of contents, and labeling requirements: Provided, That such shipments constitute the only commodity being transported in the railroad car or motor vehicle body. Ferry stowage (BB) Special wooden boxes (DOT-13D, Carload or truckload shipments of electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or battery fluid, loaded or braced to prevent damage in transit and short circuits, are exempt from specification packaging, marking other than name of contents, and labeling requirements: Provided, That such shipments constitute the only commodity being transported in the railroad car or motor vehicle body. NOTE: Electric storage batteries wet, with case of asphaltum composition, impregnated rubber, steel case type, synthetic resin (plastic), or wooden battery, box type may be packed as follows: 1 to 3 batteries not over 25 lb. each in outside box, gr. wt. not over 75 lb. specification container not required; 1 battery not over 75 lb. in 5 sided slip cover or fiberboard box meeting DOT requirements; 1 to 4 batteries not over 15 lb. each may be packed in a strong outside nonspecification fiberboard or wooden box, when securely cushioned and packed to prevent short circuits not over 65 lb. gr. wt. |