Hazards In The Event Of Fire, Explosions And Emergencies; Dangers Due To Electric Current; Protection From Ingress Of Liquids And Particles - Siemens SICHARGE UC 150 Operating Instructions Manual

2.4

Hazards in the event of fire, explosions and emergencies

Fire and explosion protection
Do not store or use flammable liquids that produce flammable vapors, such as gasoline or
ethanol, in the vicinity of the charging station. Electrostatic charges or heat generated during
charging can ignite explosive and flammable liquids.
Fire hazard
In the event of a fire, leave the danger zone. Do not use the charging station in the event of
fire.
Insufficient ventilation
Insufficient ventilation clearances result in components overheating and, in the worst case, in
the generation of smoke and fire. A fire can result in severe injuries.
Furthermore, the service life of installed components is reduced significantly by
overtemperatures.
2.5

Dangers due to electric current

2.5.1

Protection from ingress of liquids and particles

The IP54 degree of protection of the cabinet protects the charging station from the following:
• Ingress of water splashing against it from any direction
• Ingress of precipitation
• Ingress of liquids applied to the cabinet surface without pressure
• Harmful dust deposits in the charging station
Also protect the charging station from liquids that exert pressure on the surface of the
cabinet:
• Never use a pressure washer or steam cleaner to clean the charging station.
• Set up the charging station at a flood-proof location.
Electric shock due to ingress of liquid
Strong jets of water or flooding can cause liquid to enter the charging station. Moisture or
liquid inside the charging station can cause electric shock.
Observe the following points when there is a risk that liquid may have entered the charging
station:
• Take the charging station out of operation by switching it off at the electrical distributor.
• Qualified personnel must dry the charging station and check it for damage.
SICHARGE UC 150
Operating Instructions, 02/2023, A5E50068475-AB
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Safety instructions
2.5 Dangers due to electric current
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