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BACS Module installation guide
DANGER:
Please keep in mind that batteries, battery racks and current-carrying equipment may be under high voltage - there is a real
danger to life when touching high-voltage components! Working with batteries need your total attentions and following the
rules. „Short cuts“ are just a method to figure out if you can survive your mortal incident...
In the case of non-expert or appropriate handling, there is an acute danger to life when handling modern battery systems. There are
also numerous legal requirements that personnel must meet during installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems. For
this reason, we ask you to read the following safety instructions carefully and consult in case of doubt experts or at least specially
trained professionals:
Fundamentals when working on battery systems
Make sure that the environmental conditions for installing BACS is met.
An incorrect handling can lead to personal and material damage! GENEREX is not responsible or liable for any direct or indirect
damage caused by incorrect handling.
Risk of explosion and fire
Avoid short circuits! Caution: Metal parts of a battery are always charged, so never put metal objects or metal tools on the battery!
Elektrolyte are extremely corrosive liquids.
Leaking electrolytes in a battery are harmful to the health of the eyes and the skin. Heat fumes can be easily inhaled and cause severe
damage to the lungs.
Ask trained and qualified personnel only
Working with batteries installed inside high voltage areas are dangerous and always need special attention. Especially installation and
maintenance procedures should only be performed by these trained personnel or by personnel authorized by the battery manufacturer -
the personnel must be familiar with the handling of batteries as well as necessary precautionary measurements.
Non-expert staff can run into situations with acute danger to their life due to high voltage!
Follow the legal regulations carefully
• ZVEI publication "Instructions for the Safe Handling of Electrolyte for Lead-acid Accumulators."
• ZVEI publication "Safety Data Sheet on Accumulator Acid (Diluted Sulfu¬ric Acid)."
• VDE 0510 Part 2: 2001-12, in accordance with EN 50272-2:2001: "Safety Re¬quirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery
Installations - Part 2: Stationary Batteries".
• IEEE Standard 450-2002: "Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Test¬ing and Replacement of Vented Lead Acid Batteries
for Stationary Appli¬cation."
• IEEE Standard 1375-1998: "Guide for Protection of Stationary Battery Sys¬tems”
Note
The legal requirements may vary depending on country and state. Furthermore, the current legal requirements may be adapted or even
changed completly by local regimes over time to include new technologies and scientifc findings or as a direct reaction of incidents
dealing with a special technology:
If in doubt, contact the local authorities before determining any safety precautions for the installation or operation of a system.
Obey the safety rules when handling electrical conductors and components
• Ensure that all electrical loads and power supplies (chargers) are switched off as well as required fuses and switches are
secured before starting maintenance work. This must be done by qualified or specially trained /certified staff.
• Remove all wristwatches, rings, chains, and other metal objects before and working on batteries until work is done and you
enter secure marked area.
• Use insulated tools that are certified for the work.
• Wear insulated rubber gloves as well as rubber shoes
• Never place tools or metallic components on the batteries.
• Make sure that the batteries are not accidentally grounded. If the system is grounded, release the connection:
Touching grounded batteries may lead to an electric shock accident.
• Check the correct polarity before wiring a battery. Wrong polarity will lead into damaging including the possibility fire,
explosion, corrosive hot gas ....
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