General Precautions - Alpha ESS eSTORE-BAT-10.3 Manual

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1.3.8.1 Hazard Information
Classification of the hazardous chemical
Lithium Iron Battery is Exempt from classification according to Australian WHS regulations.
Other hazards
This product is a Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery with certified compliance under the UN
Recommendations on Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part
III, sub-section 38.3. For the battery cell, chemical materials are stored in a hermetically
sealed metal case, designed to withstand temperatures and pressures encountered during
normal use. As a result, during normal use, there is no physical danger of ignition or
explosion and chemical danger of hazardous materials' leakage. However, if exposed to a
fire, added mechanical shocks, decomposed, added electric stress by misuse, the gas
release vent will be operated. The battery cell case will be breached at the extreme.
Hazardous materials may be released. Moreover, if heated strongly by the surrounding fire,
acrid or harmful fume may be emitted.
1.3.8.2 Safety Datasheet
The detailed information please refer to the provided battery safety datasheet, which is
provided with the battery product.
General Precautions
WARNING
Risk of chemical burns from electrolyte or toxic gases.
During standard operation, no electrolyte shall leak from the battery pack and no toxic gases shall
form. Despite careful construction, if the Battery Pack is damaged or a fault occurs, it is possible that
electrolyte may be leaked or toxic gases formed.
Ø Do not install the system in any environment of temperature below -10°C or over 50°C and
in which humidity is over 85%.
Ø Do not touch the system with wet hands.
Do not put any heavy objects on top of the system.
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Ø Do not damage the system with sharp objects.
Ø Do not install or operate the system in potentially explosive atmospheres or areas of high
humidity.
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