Hoppecke Electrolyte Circulation System, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Electrolyte Circulation System
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Safety precautions
Incorrect use of the product described here can lead to personal and material damage.
HOPPECKE is not responsible or liable for direct or indirect personal and material damages
which occur as a result of handling the products described here.
Danger!
Risk of explosion or blast, splashing of hot or molten substances.
Explosion and fire hazard, avoid short circuits!
Avoid electrostatic charge and discharge / sparks.
Failure to observe this hazard notice can lead to severe or fatal injury.
Electrical voltages hazardous to health may cause fatal injury.
Metal parts of the battery are always alive, therefore do not place items or tools on the battery.
Failure to observe this hazard notice can lead to severe or fatal injury.
Do not smoke!
Do not use any naked flame or other sources of ignition.
Risk of explosion and fire!
Danger!
Electrolyte is highly corrosive. Leaking electrolyte is harmful to the eyes and skin.
Note: Potential hazards: Diluted acid may cause severe acid burns.
First-aid measures:
General instructions: Remove soiled, wetted clothing immediately
After contact: Rinse with a lot of water immediately after contact to skin.
After inhalation of acid mist: Inhale fresh air
1)
After contact with eyes: Rinse under running water for several minutes 1)
After swallowing: Drink a lot of water immediately and swallow activated carbon 1)
1) Seek the advice of a medical doctor immediately.
Danger!
Work on batteries, especially installation and maintenance should be performed by
trained HOPPECKE specialists (or by personnel authorized by HOPPECKE) only; personnel
must be familiar with battery handling and the required precautionary measures.
Unauthorized persons must keep away from the batteries.
Observe the following regulations (IEEE standards valid for USA only):
· ZVEI publication „Instructions for the safe handling of electrolyte for lead-acid accumulators.“
· ZVEI publication „Safety data sheet on accumulator acid (diluted sulfuric acid).“
· VDE 0510 Part 2: 2001-12, in accordance with EN 50272-2:2001: „Safety requirements for
secondary batteries and battery installations - Part 2: Stationary batteries“.
· IEEE Standard 450-2002: „Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and Replacement
of Vented Lead Acid Batteries for Stationary Application.“
· IEEE Standard 1375-1998: „Guide for Protection of Stationary Battery Systems”
Further on observe the following safety rules:
1. Ensure that all electrical loads are switched off (separators, fuses, switches). The electrolyte
circulation pump system needs to be switched off (via the two corresponding fuses) as well.
This must be carried out by qualified personnel.
2. Remove all wrist watches, rings, chains, jewelry and other metal objects before working with
batteries.