Safety Instructions For Battery; General Safety Precautions; Response To Emergency Situations - Alpha ESS SMILE-G3-S3.6 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

2.2. Safety Instructions for Battery

2.2.1. General Safety Precautions

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Overvoltage or incorrect wiring can damage the battery pack and cause
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deflagration, which can be extremely dangerous.
All types of breakdown of the battery may lead to a leakage of electrolyte or
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flammable gas.
The battery pack is not user-serviceable. There is high voltage in the device.
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Read the label with Warning Symbols and Precautions, which is on the right side
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of the battery pack.
Do not connect any AC conductors or PV conductors directly to the battery pack
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which should be connected only to the inverter.
Do not charge or discharge a damaged battery.
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Do not damage the battery pack by dropping, deforming, impacting, cutting or
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penetrating with a sharp object. Battery damage may cause a leakage of
electrolyte or fire.
Do not expose battery to open flame.
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2.2.2. Response to Emergency Situations

The battery pack is composed of multiple batteries and designed to prevent or reduce
dangers arising in the event of a malfunction.
In the case of user exposure to the electrolyte or other internal materials of the
battery cells, the list below details recommended actions dependent on the type of
exposure;
1. Inhalation: Leave the contaminated area immediately and seek medical attention.
2. Eye injuries: Rinse eyes with running water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
3. Skin injuries: Wash the contacted area with soap thoroughly and seek medical
attention.
4. Ingestion: Induce vomiting and seek medical attention.
If a fire breaks out in the place where the battery pack is installed, perform the following
countermeasures:
Fire extinguishing media
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1. Respirator is not required during normal operations.
2. Use FM-200 or CO² extinguisher for battery fire.
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