SMA Home Storage HS-BM-3.28-10 - Page 12

2 Safety
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating ManualHS-BM-3.28-10-BE-en-1012
WARNING
Risk of injury due to toxic substances, gases and dusts.
In rare cases, damages to electronic components can result in the formation of toxic substances, gases or dusts
inside the product. Touching toxic substances and inhaling toxic gases and dusts can cause skin irritation, burns or
poisoning, trouble breathing and nausea.
• Protect the battery enclosure against destruction.
• Do not open or deform the battery.
• Do not throw batteries into fire. Batteries may explode in fire.
• Only perform work on the battery (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing personal protective
equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves, eye and face protection, respiratory
protection).
• Rinse acid splashes thoroughly for a long time with clear water, and consult a doctor.
• If acid fumes have been inhaled, consult a doctor immediately.
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the product.
• Install, operate, maintain and dispose of the battery according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to weight of product
Injuries may result if the battery modules are lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or mounted.
• Transport and lift the product carefully. Take the weight of the product into account.
• Transport the product individually only.
• Always have several persons transport and mount the product. The number of persons depends on the locally
applicable standards and directives.
• Use suitable means of transport, e.g. a dolly. Do not damage the enclosure of the battery components.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment, at a minimum safety footwear with a non-slip sole and steel cap,
for all work on the product.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to hot battery modules
The battery module can get hot during operation. Touching hot battery modules can cause burns.
• Before touching the battery modules, wait until the battery modules have cooled down.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to sharp edges
The battery components contain sheet metal parts with sharp edges. Touching the sharp-edged sheet metal parts
may result in injuries.
• Wear safety gloves for mounting and disassembling the battery.