All-In-One ESS Energy Storage System
3.7.2 Hazards
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:
Inhalation: Evacuate the contaminated area, and seek medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse eyes with running water for 5 minutes, and seek medical attention.
Contact with skin: Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water, and seek medical
attention. Ingestion: Induce vomiting and seek medical attention.
3.7.3 Fire
If a fire breaks out in the place where the battery pack is installed, perform the following
countermeasures:
Fire extinguishing media
During normal operation, no respirator is required. Burning batteries can not be extinguished with a
regular fire extinguisher, this requires special fire extinguishers such as the Novec 1230, the FM-200 or
a dioxin extinguisher. If the fire is not from a battery, normal ABC fire extinguishers can be used for
extinguishing.
Fire -fighting instructions
1. If fire occurs when charging batteries, if it is safe to do so, disconnect the battery pack circuit
breaker to shut off the power to charge.
2. If the battery pack is not on fire yet, extinguish the fire before the battery pack catches fire.
3. If the battery pack is on fire, do not try to extinguish but evacuate people immediately.
NOTE:There may be a possible explosion when batteries are heated above 150
℃
.When the
battery pack is burning, it leaks poisonous gases . Do not approach.
Effective ways to deal with accidents
Battery in dry environment: Place damaged battery into a segregated place and call local
fire department or service engineer.
Battery in wet environment: Stay out of the water and don’t touch anything if any part of the
battery,
inverter, or wiring is submerged.
Do not use a submerged battery again and contact the service engineer.
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