Important Safety Information

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This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working.

The product has been designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements. As with all electrical or electronical devices, some residual risks remain despite careful construction. To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.

DANGER

Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC cables are touched

The DC cables connected to a battery may be live. Touching live DC cables results in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

  1. Disconnect the product and inverter from voltage sources and make sure they cannot be reconnected before working on the device.
  2. Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
  3. Do not disconnect the DC connectors under load.
  4. Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.

DANGER

Danger to life due to electric shock when touching live enclosure parts with damaged grounding conductor

High voltages may be applied to the enclosure of the product if the grounding conductor of the DC connection is damaged or has not been connected correctly. Touching live enclosure parts results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.

  1. Connect the grounding conductor for the DC connection as described in this document.

DANGER

Danger to life due to fire or explosion due to improper handling of the battery modules

Improper handling can cause the lithium inside the battery to ignite. This can cause a fire or explosion. Death or lethal injuries due to hot or flying debris can result.

  1. Never use defective or damaged battery modules.
  2. Do not open, pierce, or drop battery modules.
  3. Do not install or operate the battery modules in potentially explosive atmospheres or areas of high humidity.
  4. Do not expose the battery modules to high temperatures.
  5. Never throw the battery modules into a fire.
  6. Store the battery modules dry and within the specified temperature range.
  7. If a fire starts from the battery, contact the fire department. Extinguishing is a high risk due to toxic gases, risk of explosion and rapid spread.
  8. If a fire breaks out in the vicinity of the battery, use an ABC fire extinguisher.

DANGER

Danger to life due to electric shock when touching live system components in case of a ground fault

If a ground fault occurs, parts of the system may still be live. Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.

  1. Disconnect the product and inverter from voltage sources and make sure they cannot be reconnected before working on the device.

DANGER

Danger to life due to electric shock when live components are touched on opening the product

High voltages are present in the live parts and cables inside the product during operation. Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.

  1. Do not open the product.

WARNING

Danger to life due to electric shock from destruction of the measuring device due to overvoltage

Overvoltage can damage a measuring device and result in voltage being present in the enclosure of the measuring device. Touching the live enclosure of the measuring device results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.

  1. Only use measuring devices with a DC input voltage range of 1500 V or higher.

WARNING

Danger to life due to burns caused by electric arcs through short-circuit currents

Short-circuit currents in the battery can cause heat build-up and electric arcs. Heat build-up and electric arcs may result in lethal injuries due to burns.

  1. Disconnect the battery from all voltages sources prior to performing any work on the battery.
  2. Remove watches, rings and other metal objects prior to carrying out any work on the battery.
  3. Use insulated tools and wear insulated gloves for all work on the battery.
  4. Do not place tools or metal parts on the battery.

WARNING

Danger to life due to fire or explosion when batteries are fully discharged

A fire may occur due to incorrect charging of fully discharged batteries. This can result in death or serious injury.

  1. Put the battery into operation no longer than twelve months after production or six month after conditioning.
  2. If the battery cannot be put into operation within twelve months after production or six months after conditioning, request reconditioning of the battery.
  3. Before commissioning the system, verify that the battery is not fully discharged.
  4. Do not commission the system if the battery is fully discharged.
  5. If the battery is fully discharged, contact Service.

WARNING

Risk of injury due to toxic substances, gases and dusts.

In rare cases, damages to electronic components can result in the formation of toxic substances, gases or dusts inside the product. Touching toxic substances and inhaling toxic gases and dusts can cause skin irritation, burns or poisoning, trouble breathing and nausea.

  1. Protect the battery enclosure against destruction.
  2. Do not open or deform the battery.
  3. Do not throw batteries into fire. Batteries may explode in fire.
  4. Only perform work on the battery (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing personal protective equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves, eye and face protection, respiratory protection).
  5. Rinse acid splashes thoroughly for a long time with clear water, and consult a doctor.
  6. If acid fumes have been inhaled, consult a doctor immediately.
  7. Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the product.
  8. Install, operate, maintain and dispose of the battery according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

WARNING

Risk of injury due to weight of product

Injuries may result if the battery modules are lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or mounted.

  1. Transport and lift the product carefully. Take the weight of the product into account.
  2. Transport the product individually only.
  3. Always have several persons transport and mount the product. The number of persons depends on the locally applicable standards and directives.
  4. Use suitable means of transport, e.g. a dolly. Do not damage the enclosure of the battery components.
  5. Wear suitable personal protective equipment, at a minimum safety footwear with a non-slip sole and steel cap, for all work on the product.

CAUTION

Risk of burns due to hot battery modules

The battery module can get hot during operation. Touching hot battery modules can cause burns.

  1. Before touching the battery modules, wait until the battery modules have cooled down.

CAUTION

Risk of injury due to sharp edges

The battery components contain sheet metal parts with sharp edges. Touching the sharp-edged sheet metal parts may result in injuries.

  1. Wear safety gloves for mounting and disassembling the battery.

NOTICE

Damage to the battery modules due to moisture or corrosive substances

Moisture or corrosive substance penetration can damage the product and impair its functionality.

  1. Do not immerse battery modules in liquid.
  2. Do not expose battery cells to corrosive substances (e.g., ammonia, salt).

NOTICE

Damage to the product due to cleaning agents

The use of cleaning agents may cause damage to the product and its components.

  1. Clean all battery components with a dry cloth only.
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