SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK - HANDLING IN
DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Battery cells must be handled correctly in order to ensure
proper and safe use. However, if mistakes are made in han-
dling the cells, causing explosion or venting, the user has to
be equipped so as to be able to face this emergency.
The purpose of this section is to train the user on safe han-
dling of cells that have been subjected to extreme condi-
tions.
These Conditions Are As Follows:
1.
Hot cells
2.
Cells that have released substances or vented
3.
Exploded cells
4.
Fire enveloping the lithium batteries
Procedure For Handling Hot Cells
As soon as it has been established the temperature of a cell
has risen considerably, the first action is evacuation of per-
sonnel from the affected area. The area has to be isolated
and nobody can enter if not strictly necessary.
If possible, before leaving the area, the person who first
identified the problem has to check if there is an external
short-circuit and resolve it as soon as possible. After the
short-circuit has been resolved, the cell will start to cool
down. However, the area has to remain isolated until the cell
reaches ambient temperature and is removed from the area.
The temperature of the cell has to be checked periodically
using a remote sensor such as an infrared sensor. If the cell
remains hot the following actions must be assessed.
Minimum Equipment Required:
•
Infrared temperature probe
•
Safety glasses
•
Hard hat with impact resistant face visor
•
Non-conductive pliers
•
Hand, arm and body protection
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