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Despite all these built-in safety measures, emergency situations can still occur. In such emergencies, the
actions to take are as follows:
LEAKAGE
Toxic electrolyte leaking from the battery pack. Electrolyte is corrosive and odorous
ACTION
• Avoid any contact with the leaking liquid or gas.
– In case of electrolyte inhalation – seek immediate medical help.
– In case of electrolyte coming into contact with skin - wash thoroughly with water and soap and seek
medical
help.
– In case of electrolyte coming into contact with eyes - rinse eyes with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical
help.
– In case of electrolyte ingestion / swallowing - force vomiting and seek immediate medical help.
• If installed inside:
- Leave the room and do not re-enter it.
- Ventilate the room if possible.
• Contact XOLTA.
FIRE
Fire may occur as a consequence of physical damage or external sources of heat and fire. Hazardous
fumes such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons are emitted during battery fires.
ACTION
• Disconnect the power from the battery system at the electrical panel (if possible without getting too close
to the battery and without inhaling fumes).
• Never try to extinguish a battery fire yourself. If battery cells catch fire, only qualified firefighting personnel
with appropriate protective equipment should attempt to extinguish the fire. Keep away from battery fires
and contact emergency firefighters.
• If components other than battery cells catch fire, then ABC or carbon dioxide extinguishers can be used
to extinguish the fire.
• Keep away from the battery and contact XOLTA.
IMMERSION IN WATER
Immersing the XOLTA Compact BESS in water risks causing a short-circuit and damage to the battery system.
ACTION
• Do not try to access the XOLTA Compact BESS.
• Disconnect the power (if possible without coming close to the battery).
• Never use a flooded battery system again – the system must be decommissioned.
• Keep away from the battery and contact XOLTA.
