Solar Stik 21-0202317, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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| 3 April 2022 | Solar Stik® Inc.
Operator and Maintenance Manual for the 24VDC Li ESM 2000
Fire Hazard
Fire Types
Class A fire
- Fires in ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, trash, and plastics.
Class B fire
- Fires in flammable liquids such as gasoline, petroleum, oil, and paint.
Class C fire
- Fires involving energized electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, and
appliances. Remove the power source and the class C fire becomes a class A or B fire.
Recommended Fire Extinguisher
NSN 4210-00-288-7219 Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Dioxide, 10 lb
Carbon dioxide is a liquefied gas, which is highly effective fighting class B and C fires. These
extinguishers are ideal for areas where contamination and/or cleanup are a concern, such as data
processing centers, labs, and telecommunication rooms.
WARNING
Only CO
2
(carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers should
be used with Solar Stik equipment.
Using the Fire Extinguisher
When using the extinguisher on a fire, remember PASS:
P
ull the pin.
A
im the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire from a safe distance.
S
queeze the operating lever to discharge the fire extinguishing agent.
S
weep the nozzle or hose from side to side until the fire is out. Move forward or around the fire as
the fire diminishes.
Watch the area for reignition until the cause has been fixed.
Large fires:
use large quantities of water for the surrounding fire and to prevent propagation. If water
is used on batteries in operation, caution should be taken to avoid the electrical hazard that may be
present.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing
apparatus. Use approved / certified vapor respirator to avoid breathing toxic fumes. Wear protective
clothing and equipment to prevent potential body contact with electrolyte solution. It is permissible to
use any class of extinguishing medium, specified above, on these batteries or their packing material.
Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.
PARTICULAR HAZARDS RESULTING FROM EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION,
TO COMBUSTION AND GAS PRODUCTS:
The cell can spout vaporized or decomposed electrolyte
fumes with fire when being heated over +100°C (+212°F) or disposed in fire. Solvents within the
electrolyte are flammable liquids and must be kept away from any kind of ignition source.
Risk of irritation occurs only if the cell is mechanically, thermally or electrically abused to the point of
compromising the integrity of the enclosure. If this occurs, irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory
tract may occur.