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§ 561.7 - Documentation for low temperature operation safety.
At NHTSA's request, each manufacturer shall submit documentation that includes the following:
(a) The make, model, model year, and production dates of the vehicles to which the submitted documentation applies.
(b) The lower temperature boundary for safe REESS operation in all vehicle operating modes.
(c) A description and explanation of charge and discharge rates at the manufacturer specified lower temperature boundary for safe REESS operation.
(d) A description of the method used to detect REESS temperature.
(e) A system diagram with key components and subsystems involved in maintaining safe REESS charging and discharging operation for temperatures at or below the manufacturer specified lower temperature boundary for safe REESS operation.
(f) A description of how the vehicle controls, ancillary equipment, and design features were validated and verified for maintaining safe REESS operations at or below the manufacturer specified lower temperature boundary for safe REESS operation.
(g) Overall evaluation: A description of the final manufacturer review/audit process and results of any final review or audit evaluating the technical content and the completeness and verity of paragraphs (a) through (f) of this section.