SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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Finally, it should be noted that in the presence of combusti-
ble materials other than lithium it is advisable to use differ-
ent types of extinguishers in conjunction to better ensure
the extinguishing action of each on the appropriate mate-
rial, however do not use water or CO2 extinguishers directly
on lithium fires.
Minimum Equipment Required;
•
Class D fire extinguisher
•
Class ABC extinguisher for any secondary fires
•
Breathing apparatus
•
Fireproof clothing
•
Fireproof gloves
•
Mask or protective glasses
•
Non-conductive pliers
•
Dustpan, mineral oil
Start Procedure;
1.
In the event of fire on one cell, a team of experi-
enced fire-fighting personnel has to be contacted.
The personnel must be properly trained to fight
lithium battery fires.
2.
Evacuate personnel from all areas and sound the
fire alarm.
3.
The fire-fighting personnel go to the area where
the fire is located and gather all the information
regarding the situation and the person who gave
the alarm.
4.
Quarantine the area. Air the rooms until the burn-
ing material has been removed from the area and
the characteristic pungent odor has disappeared.
5.
Two members of the team enter the area with
appropriate safety equipment.
NOTE:
Lithium melts at 356°F (180°C). It becomes highly
reactive and when it catches fire it may eject molten
lithium particles. For this reason the surrounding cells
may overheat and cause a violent explosion. The fire-
fighting personnel must pay attention to any danger-
ous materials located near the fire.
6.
Completely cover fire with extinguishing material.
Never leave fire unattended as it may develop
again.
7.
If necessary, extinguish secondary fires with suit-
able extinguishers.
8.
After all material has burned and cooled down,
carefully mix residual material to prevent resump-
tion of the fire.
9.
Put the material in a metal drum, cover the surface
with plenty of extinguishing material.
10.
Residual material may contain un-reacted lithium,
therefore limit exposure to rain by covering, for
example, with mineral oil.
11.
Wear safety equipment: coat, gloves, mask and fil-
ters.
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