Safety instructions
Batteries_Rail_Power_Manual_en02.docx
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2.1.5.
Fire
In the event of fire there is danger from:
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Hot or molten substances
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Short circuits
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Open flames / fire, embers and sparks
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Hot surfaces with temperatures above 300 °C
There is an immediate, high risk situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Measures to avert the danger:
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Wear personal protective equipment against caustic solution (see
protective equipment on page 13
), also use breathing protection with self-sufficient
breathing air supply for large battery systems. In the event of contact with water, there is
a risk of reactions with the electrolyte (acid) and consequently of violent spraying.
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Disconnect the battery electrically.
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Extinguish incipient fires with CO2.
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When extinguishing electric fires with water in low-voltage systems (up to 1 kV), maintain
a spray jet distance of 1 m and a full jet distance of 5 m.
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Extinguish at short intervals. Otherwise there is danger of explosion due to possible
static charging on the battery housing.
2.1.6.
Improper transport
The batteries may be damaged during improper transport. Falling batteries can cause
personal injury.
If the batteries are transported improperly, there is a risk of damage:
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Suspended loads
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Dropping batteries or parts of batteries
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Leaking electrolyte
There is an immediate, high risk situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Measures to avert the danger:
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Use safety shoes and goggles.
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Do not tilt batteries.
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Always lift the batteries by the handles or lifting points provided for lifting devices and
never carry them by the terminals of the battery or cells.
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Only use approved lifting and transport equipment, e.g. lifting gear. Lifting hooks must
not cause damage to cells, connectors or connecting cables.
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Always carefully remove batteries to avoid damage.
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Use suitable transport equipment.
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Carefully secure the load during transport to prevent damage to the battery housing.
