1. Introduction
GEM80-400
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ALSPA GEM80-400 CONTROLLER TECHNICAL MANUAL
Issue 3 04/99
In the event of a fire, the cell may rupture. However, the amount of lithium
involved is very small so any lithium fire will be very minor, lasting only a few
minutes. It is best to isolate the supply but only to investigate when all signs of
combustion have ceased. Avoid fume inhalation. Cell remains should then be
disposed of as described earlier in (1) to (7) of this section.
Many types of extinguisher are ineffective against lithium; BCF types used on
lithium may result in poisonous gases being generated. Graphite based dry
powder extinguishers are effective. In practice an extinguisher should not be
required and the previous paragraph gives the best course of action.