Safety Rules & General Information
4 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery
Battery Hazards
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org.
Fire Hazards
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
(000228)
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
(000601)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Use ONLY manufacturer approved
battery modules. Using any other module could damage
Generac PWRcell Battery and may void the warranty.
Ensure all battery modules installed in any single
PWRcell Battery are the same type (EX or DCB).
Connecting different battery types can result in
equipment damage.
Fire hazard. Never attempt to fight a fire yourself.
Evacutate the building and contact emergency services.
Inform dispatcher that lithium-ion batteries are in the
building. Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or property or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000218)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
(000147)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of fire. Do not crush, puncture, or subject
battery units or modules to strong impacts. Failure
to do so could result in death, serious injury,
property damage, or equipment damage.
(000730)