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2. HANDLING AND STORAGE
DANGER!
Improper handling can lead to an explosion or ignite a fire!
Store batteries out of reach of children.
• Only trained staff can fix the battery in the machine.
• Storage temperature range: -10°C~40°C.
• Temperatures must not exceed 40°C.
• Relative humidity range: 20% to 80%.
• Optimum preservation of functionality: 15°C~25°C.
WARNING:
• Do not open the battery, disassemble it or allow it to fall from a substantial height.
• Protect the battery against short-circuiting – danger of explosion!
• Protect the battery against rain, do not immerse in liquids – danger of short-circuiting.
• Protect the battery against direct sunlight, heat and fire.
• Do not incinerate the battery – danger of explosion!
• Do not use defective or deformed batteries.
• Use only original Numatic specific appliances to charge and discharge batteries.
STORAGE:
• Good batteries should be stored in a protected area away from sources of direct heat and sunlight and should be kept dry.
• The temperature should not exceed 40°C but preferably not be above 25°C to maintain good battery performance.
• Storage area should be of low humidity, non dusty and a non corrosive atmosphere.
• An example of a well protected area with a cage to protect against accidental impact damage and with the batteries stored in a
protective container to protect from heat, impact and accidental spillage of liquids.
• Care when handling / moving with forklift trucks or pallet trucks is needed at all times to avoid any physical damage to the
batteries.
• If a good battery at any time is mishandled or subjected to any conditions that may damage it, as described in the battery
Instruction manual supplied, it must then be considered as defective and procedures followed from Item 1 of this document
overleaf.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
• Electrolyte may escape from damaged batteries. Avoid contact.
• Contact can cause skin irritation, burns and chemical burns.
• If liquid comes into contact with eyes, seek medical attention.
• Avoid inhaling any vapours formed or released from the battery – Contains caustic alkaline electrolytes.
• Warning - Risk of fire - This battery contains No user serviceable parts.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
In the event of contact with released electrolyte or electrolyte vapours:
• Eye contact – flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with plenty of clean water without rubbing and seek medical attention.
• Skin contact – wash affected areas of skin with plenty of water and soap; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
• Inhalation – provide fresh air or administer oxygen immediately and seek medical attention.
• Ingestion – if electrolyte has been ingested, seek medical attention immediately.
Information for physicians:
• Contains caustic alkaline electrolytes in cells with Lithium Iron Phosphate – NO LITHIUM METAL OR LITHIUM ALLOYS.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
• In case of fire – Keep clear of vapours and gases generated, take wind direction into consideration. If possible without danger,
remove batteries from the vicinity of the fire. In principle, cooling or extinguishing with water is possible, but should only be done by
trained personnel with sufficiently large quantities of water.
• If the hazard situation is unclear, extinguish only with ABC powder extinguishers (Class D extinguishers for fires involving metals
are especially suitable).
• Fire fighters should only approach the fire wearing protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Once the fire has been extinguished, as a rule, the area should be monitored (fire watch) and cleaned up by trained and
appropriately equipped personnel; fire residue should be contained and disposed of properly.
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