Couriers¶

We have confirmed that the following couriers are happy handling packages containing lithium polymer batteries:

• Interlink http://www.interlinkdirect.co.uk/

Kit data for couriers:

• Dimensions: 48cm x 39cm x 20cm
• Weight: 6kg (A kit weighs 4.95kg ref. 6kg gives some headroom)
• Value (for insurance): £500
• Batteries: Lithium Ion. Packed with equipment. Batteries less than 100Wh.

In all circumstances a shipment of a kit must have at least £500 worth of insurance.

Note that the above package details are repeated in the loan extension instructions in return-shipping-pack.git and therefore should be updated there when the details change.

Attribution

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