General Precautions - Alpha ESS SMILE5 Installation Manual

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• Classification of the hazardous chemical
No danger in normal use. The materials within the battery may only represent a hazard if
the structural integrity of the battery is compromised. Do not expose the batteries to fire
or open flame. Do not mix batteries of varying sizes, chemistries, or types. Do not short
circuit, puncture, incinerate, crush, over-charge, over discharge, or expose the batteries
to temperatures above or below the declared limit. Damage to the batteries will result in
the risk of fire or explosion, which could release dangerous hydrogen fluoride gas and
exposure to the ingredients contained within or their combustion products could be
harmful.
• 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 nor 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 by close fire, acrid or harmful
fume may be emitted.
• Safety Datasheet
For detailed information please refer to the provided battery safety datasheet.

1.4 General Precautions

WARNING
Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array, battery and electric shock.
When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates extremely high DC voltage which
will be present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter.
Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric
shocks. If you disconnect the DC connectors from the system under load, an electric
arc may occur, leading to electric shock and burns.
Do not touch uninsulated cable ends.
Do not touch the DC conductors.
Do not open the inverter and battery.
Do not wipe the system with damp cloth.
Have the system installed and commissioned by qualified people with the
appropriate skills only.
Prior to performing any work on the inverter or the battery pack, disconnect
the inverter from all voltage sources as described in this document.
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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.
Do not install the system in any environment of temperature below -10° C or
over 50°C and in which humidity is over 85%.
Do not touch the system with wet hands.
Do not put any heavy objects on top of the system.
Do not damage the system with sharp objects.
Do not install or operate the system in potentially explosive atmospheres or
areas of high humidity.
Do not mount the inverter and the battery pack in areas containing highly
flammable materials or gases.
If moisture has penetrated the system (e.g. due to a damaged enclosure), do
not install or operate the system.
Do not move the system when it is already connected with battery modules.
Secure the system to prevent tipping with restraining straps in your vehicle.
The transportation of AlphaESS SMILE5 must be made by the manufacturer
or an instructed personal. These instructions shall be recorded and repeated.
A certified ABC fire extinguisher with minimum capacity of 2kg must be
carried along when transporting.
It is totally prohibited to smoke in the vehicle as well as close to the vehicle
when loading and unloading.
For the exchange of a battery module, please request for new hazardous
goods packaging if needed, pack it and let it be picked up by the suppliers.
In case of contact with electrolyte, rinse the affected areas immediately with
water and consult a doctor without delay.
WARNING
Risk of injury through lifting or dropping the system.
The inverter and battery are heavy. There is risk of injury if the inverter or battery is
lifted incorrectly or dropped during transport or when being attached to or
removed from the wall.
Lifting and transporting the inverter and battery must be carried out by
more than 2 people.
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