Safety Instructions
BA_sun_power_pack_LiOn_en_V1.05.docx
V1.05 (20/07/2017) 6140203036
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3.5.2.
Personal Protective Equipment
While working on the sun|powerpack premium or its components, always wear the following
protective equipment in order to prevent injuries or at least to mitigate them:
Safety goggles
Safety gloves
3.6.
Special information on Li-Ion batteries
Lithium-Ion batteries are safe if used properly. However, incorrect or improper handling may
lead to leakages and thus, the discharge of the battery constituents. There is the risk of
considerable reactions endangering health and the environment.
DANGER!
Defective batteries may reach conditions that are critical to safety. As a consequence of this, the
batteries may burst or catch fire and hazardous decomposition products may be formed. In case
liquid or gaseous substances are leaking, leave the room immediately and alert the fire brigade.
DANGER!
Basically, coming into contact with battery constituents that have leaked out may pose hazard for
health and the environment. This is why adequate physical protection is necessary and adequate
ventilation must be provided when coming into contact with abnormal batteries (discharge of
contents, deformations, discolouration, bulges or similar). Explosive gases may get released.
Lithium ion batteries may react very severely, for example in combination with fire.
WARNING!
In case of damaged or defective battery cells in sun|powerpack premium or any abnormalities in
the battery system, shut down operation of the battery system immediately. To do this, pull out
the connector of the battery connecting cable at the top of the battery system.
The following measures are applicable only if the battery system is damaged causing
damage to the battery cells and the cell contents start leaking:
Do not inhale vapours that get discharged. Leave the room immediately in case of
smoke development or gas release.
Instructions for specialists:
Damaged batteries must be surrounded with dry sand,
chalk powder (CaCO3) or Vermiculite. If possible, they should be stored outside the
buildings. They should best be stored in a sealed, shock-proof and fire-proof external
packaging. The storage place should be marked and safeguarded with warning signs; in
case the battery causes smoke development the storage place must also be monitored.
Make sure to maintain a safe distance to combustible materials with Li-Ion batteries in
any case.
CAUTION!
Do not allow leakage to get into sewer system/surface water/ground water.
