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2.2
Safety Precaution for Battery Pack
2.2.1 General Safety Precautions
Overvoltage or wrong wiring can damage the battery pack and cause deflagration,
which can be extremely dangerous.
All types of breakdown of the battery may lead to a leakage of electrolyte or
flammable gas.
Battery pack is not user serviceable. High voltage is present in the device.
Read the label with Warning Symbols and Precautions, which is on the right side of
the battery pack.
Do not connect any AC conductors or PV conductors which should be only
connected to the inverter directly to the battery pack.
Do not charge or discharge damaged battery.
Do not damage the battery pack in such ways as dropping, deforming, impacting,
cutting or penetrating with a sharp object. It may cause a leakage of electrolyte or
fire.
Do not expose battery to open flame.
Do not connect with lead-acid battery.
2.2.2 Response to Emergency Situations
The battery pack comprises multiple batteries that are designed to prevent hazards
resulting from failures. However, AlphaESS cannot guarantee their absolute safety.
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If a user happens to be exposed to internal materials of the battery cell due to
damage on the outer casing, the following actions are recommended.
Inhalation: Leave the contaminated area immediately and seek medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse eyes with running water for 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
Contact with skin: Wash the contacted area with soap thoroughly and seek
medical attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting and seek medical attention.
If a fire breaks out in the place where the battery pack is installed, perform the
following countermeasures:
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Fire extinguishing media.
Respirator is not required during normal operations.
Use FM-200 or CO
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extinguisher for battery fire.
Use an ABC fire extinguisher, if the fire is not from battery and not spread to it yet.
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Firefighting instructions
1. If fire occurs when charging batteries, if it is safe to do so, disconnect the
battery pack circuit breaker to shut off the power to charge.
2. If the battery pack is not on fire yet, extinguish the fire before the battery pack
catches fire.
