| Station capacity | Choose a footprint suited to the venue and expected rental volume. | Illustrative design range: 6–48 power-bank bays per cabinet; bay count is a project-specific choice, not a universal standard. | Confirm cabinet dimensions, ventilation, access clearance, and installation conditions with the supplier. |
| Power-bank capacity | Balance user charging needs, recharge time, weight, and air-shipping constraints. | Illustrative options: 5,000–20,000 mAh. Require the rated watt-hour (Wh) value on product and shipping documentation; mAh alone does not establish transport classification. | Check that capacity and energy labeling match the tested battery configuration and applicable transport rules. |
| Output and connectors | Support the devices and charging behavior expected in the target market. | Configurable USB-C and/or USB-A outputs; output profiles and cable options depend on the selected power-bank design. | Validate supported voltage/current profiles, connector durability, and applicable electrical safety requirements for the finished product. |
| Customization | Adapt the enclosure and user interface to venue, language, and service requirements. | Options may include cabinet color, screen or indicator layout, interface language, payment integration, and service access design. | Document the approved configuration, artwork, interfaces, and change-control process before mass production. |
| Battery safety documentation | Obtain evidence for the exact battery model and configuration being purchased. | Request applicable test reports, battery specifications, and the UN 38.3 test summary for lithium batteries. | UN 38.3 concerns transport testing; it is not a general product safety certification. Confirm document applicability and validity with the supplier and carrier. |
| Product safety standards | Identify the standards and approvals required in each destination market. | IEC 62133-2 may be relevant to portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries; IEC 62368-1 may be relevant to applicable information and communication technology equipment. | Applicability depends on product design and market rules. Request reports for the actual model; do not assume a standard alone covers every market approval. |
| Air transport classification | Select a shipment configuration and route that the carrier can accept. | Lithium-ion batteries shipped by themselves are generally assigned UN 3480; batteries packed with or contained in equipment may fall under UN 3481, depending on the shipment configuration. | Power banks are generally treated as batteries for air transport. Classification, packing instruction, labeling, and restrictions depend on the shipment and current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. |
| Export documents | Prepare consistent product, customs, and dangerous-goods information. | Common documents may include a commercial invoice, packing list, transport documents, battery specifications, and any required dangerous-goods declarations. | Document requirements vary by destination, carrier, and shipment mode. Confirm tariff classification with a qualified customs broker; classification of a complete station may differ from that of a battery. |
| Packaging and handling | Protect equipment and batteries against damage during handling and transit. | Agree on protective packaging, battery installation or separation, package markings, and handling instructions for the approved shipping configuration. | Packaging must meet the applicable dangerous-goods rules and carrier requirements; do not rely on a generic packaging description. |
| Pre-shipment checks | Reduce receiving issues and confirm the order matches the approved design. | Agree on quantity checks, visual inspection, basic charging and bay-function tests, accessory counts, and serial or lot records. | Define acceptance criteria and inspection records in the purchase agreement before shipment. |
| After-sales support | Plan maintenance and replacement for multi-site or cross-border operations. | Clarify spare-part availability, repair procedures, warranty scope, software support, and service response arrangements. | Set service terms, warranty exclusions, and responsibility for import duties or return shipping in writing. |