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When installing or using a battery system, the safety information contained in this
section must always be followed. For safety reasons, it is the installer's responsibility to
be familiar with this manual and all warnings before installation.
2.1 Basic security
The battery system has been designed and tested in accordance with strict rules with
international safety certification requirements. Before any installation or use of the
battery system, please read all safety instructions carefully and always follow the relevant
rules. Growatt is not responsible for any consequences resulting from violation of the
following regulations:
Damage occurred during transportation.
Incorrect transportation, storage, installation and use, or customer fails to convey the
correct information about transportation, storage, installation and use to terminal
customers.
Non-professional installation.
Failure to obey the rules of this operation instructions and safety precautions in this
document.
Unauthorized modifications or removal of the software package.
The product's tamper label is damaged or the product lacks any parts (except
authorized disassembly parts).
Operation in extreme environments which are not allowed in this document.
Repair, disassemble, or change PACKs without authorization and cause failure.
Damage to shell labels or modifies date of production.
Battery packs fail to be charge for more than six months.
Damages due to force majeure (such as lightning, earthquakes, fire, and storms).
Warranty expiration.
2.2 Safety Precautions
2.2.1 Environmental requirements
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Do not expose the battery to temperature above 50
℃
or heat sources.
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Do not install or use the battery in wet locations, moisture, corrosive gases or liquids,
such as bathroom.
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Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
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Place battery in safe place away from children and animals.
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Battery power terminals shall not touch conductive objects such as wires.
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Do not dispose the batteries in fire, which may cause an explosion.
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The battery system shall not come in contact with liquids.
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2.2.2 Operation Precautions
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Do not touch the battery system with wet hands.
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Do not disassemble the battery system without permission.
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Do not crush, drop or pierce the battery pack and high voltage controller.
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Dispose the batteries according to local safety regulations.
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Store and recharge battery in accordance with this manual.
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Ensure the connection of ground wire reliable.
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Remove all metal objects such as watches and rings that could cause a short-circuit
before installation, replacement and maintenance.
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The system should be installed, repaired, replaced or maintained by skilled person or
instructed person
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Skilled person
Person with relevant education and experience to enable him or her to perceive risks
and to avoid hazards which the equipment can create .
Note 1 to entry: Such person has access to restricted access areas
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-01, Modified – The word “(electrically)”
has been deleted from the term, and “electricity” has been replaced by “the
equipment” in the definition. The note has been added.]
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Instructed person
Person adequately advised or supervised by skilled persons to enable him or her to
perceive risks and to avoid hazards which the equipment can create
Note 1 to entry: Such person has access to restricted access areas
Note 2 to entry: Examples of activities performed by an instructed person can be
found in IEC 61140:2001, Clause 8.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-195:1998, 195-04-02, Modified – The word “(electrically)”
has been deleted from the term, and the notes have been added.]
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When storing or handling batteries, do not stack batteries without package.
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Do not broke the battery, the released electrolyte may be toxic and is harmful to skin
and eyes.
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Packaged batteries should not be stacked more than specified number stipulated on
the packing case.
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Do not use damaged, failed or deformed batteries, which may lead to high
temperature or even dangerous accidents. Continued operation of damaged battery may
result in electrical shock, fire or even worse.
2.3 Warning Labels
Symbols
Description
Operation after 5 minutes after disconnecting the power supply
(including disconnect/connect power wiring)
Do not dispose in trash
Lithium ion battery can be recycled
Certification in European union area
Electric shock hazard
