Storage For Removed M Hybrid Battery - Mazda 3 Manual

6. Storage for removed M Hybrid Battery

1) To ensure the safety of the storage and transportation of the removed
M Hybrid Battery, be sure to take measures to prevent short circuits.
• Protect the terminal cover(positive side and negative side) with insulating tape (such as vinyl tape).
• Short-circuiting without insulation may cause electric shock, emitting smoke,
firing, heat generation, or rupture.
2) The removed M Hybrid Battery should be stored with the following conditions in mind.
Safety may be impaired, causing accidents due to electric shock, emitting smoke,
firing, heat generation, malfunction or failure of equipment.
⑴ Storage of safe the battery
In addition to the following, verify the laws and regulations of each country.
It is necessary to store the batteries in accordance with the laws and regulations.
• Store in a dark place below 35 ° C, away from direct sunlight.
• Avoid storing in humid or hot areas, and store in places where rain
and seawater will not come into contact.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes and avoid condensation.
• Do not place anything on the battery. Do not stack battery packs.
⑵ Storage of unsafe the battery
<Warning>
If the battery generates heat, begins smoking or it catches on fire while it is left
for a period of time, extinguish any fires and cool the battery.
• Fire extinguishing agent
A powder base fire extinguisher and CO2 type fire extinguisher are recommended by
as a fire extinguishing agent. In addiiton, cooling the surrounding area of the fire pouring
large amounts of water is an effective measure to prevent the fire from spreading.
• Fire extinguishing
Extinguish the fire from upwind and wear respiratory protective gear to protect
yourself against harmful gases.
Always comply with laws in each country for disposal of water used to cool the battery.
In addition to the following, verify the laws and regulations of each country.
It is necessary to store the batteries in accordance with the laws and regulations.
➀ After removal from the vehicle, put the battery in a plastic bag used
as the packaging material for shipment.
➁ Place vermiculite or sand to a 10 cm depth in a drum can corresponding to
UN standards and place the battery in the drum can with the terminals upward.
➂ Fill up the drum can with the vermiculite or sand until the battery is covered
about halfway and secure the battery.
➃ Putting a lid on the drum can to prevent from foreign matter getting inside is
recommended. However, in case of gas generation do not seal the drum can.
➄ Place the drum can in the following type of environment.
To the extent possible, putting drum cans in an inside environment
at a temperature of 35 degrees C or less is desirable.
• A place where there is no direct sunlight.
• Ambient temperature is 50 degrees C or less.
• A place where the lithium-ion battery cannot get wet.
• A place with good ventilation.
⓺ Do not place the drum can in a place where things around it can catch on fire easily.
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