Emergency Situations - Pylontech US5000-B Operation Manual

7. Emergency Situations

1) Leaking Batteries
If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or
gas. If one is exposed to the leaked substance, immediately perform the
actions described below.
a) Inhalation: Evacuate the contaminated area and seek medical attention.
b) Contact with eyes: Rinse eyes with flowing water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention as soon as possible.
c) Contact with skin: Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and
water and seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting and seek medical attention.
2) Fire
If detect the battery cell is catching fire, firstly cut off the external power
source. Then use vast of water for suppression. After fire suppressed,
soaking battery within water and contact Pylontech or an authorized dealer.
If detect the cabling or other components (not battery cell) is catching fire.
Firstly, cut off the external power source. Then use dry powder fire or
carbon dioxide extinguisher for suppression.
3) Wet Batteries
If the battery pack is wet or submerged in water, do not let people access it,
and then contact Pylontech or an authorized dealer for technical support.
Cut off all power switch on inverter side.
4) Damaged Batteries
Damaged batteries are dangerous and must be handled with the utmost
care. They are not fit for use and may pose a danger to people or property.
If the battery pack seems to be damaged, pack it in its original container,
and then return it to Pylontech or an authorized dealer.
Caution
Damaged batteries may leak electrolyte or produce flammable gas.
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