Safety - Century C12-100XSLi User Manual

2. Safety

Warning! Risk of fire, explosion, or burn.
Failure to install or use according to the instructions in this manual may result in early battery
failure or cause risk of electrical or fire damage to the battery and surrounding property and may
cause personal injuries.
The Century Lithium Pro LFP battery is designed with an integrated BMS to prevent internal damage to
the battery under various conditions. When this occurs in connected equipment, power can be abruptly
interrupted to the system which may cause undesirable consequence. The system installer must understand
the automatic safety shutdown functions of the BMS and shall assume all responsibility and liability for any
damages if these functions are not properly applied.
Do's
• The battery must be kept in the original packaging until use.
• Wear personal protective equipment (eye protection and gloves) before handling.
• Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery.
• Use insulated tools when working on or with the battery.
• Secure connections with correct torque setting.
• Only connect the charger in line with recommended settings. Always disconnect the charger when working
on batteries.
• Charge the battery before installing.
• Remove charger immediately and contact the dealer if any abnormal smell or noise while on charge or when
a discharge is detected.
Don't s
• Do not drop, impact, or puncture the battery. The battery must be protected from mechanical impacts.
• Do not store the battery below 30% SOC.
• Do not use for cranking/starting applications.
• Do not install under the bonnet or engine compartment.
• Do not use the battery outside the specified temperature range.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended period. During storage, the battery must be protected from
direct sunlight.
• Do not submerse in water or expose to rain for any extended periods. The battery should be stored in a cool
and dry environment.
• Do not install near heat source or flammable materials.
• Do not disassemble or modify the outer casing of the battery.
• Do not dispose of in fire, household waste or landfill
• Do not connect LFP batteries from different manufacturers, different brands, capacity, size, or type in series
or parallel.
• Over-voltage charging, incorrect wiring, reverse polarity connection or short circuits of the terminals may
damage the battery.
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