Still ECH 12 - What to do in the event of incorrect use

What to do in the event of incorrect use
Lithium-ion batteries present no chemical dan-
ger in the context of normal use. Batteries
must not be opened or burned for example.
In the event of exposure to the internal com-
ponents or of their being burned, follow these
instructions.
In the event of contact with eyes
The content of an open battery can cause eye
irritation.
Dust is likely to cause inflammation of the eye-
lids.
– Rinse immediately and thoroughly with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes
– See a doctor as quickly as possible
In the event of contact with skin
An open battery can lead to skin irritation and
allergies.
– Remove contaminated clothes
– Rinse the parts of the skin affected thor-
oughly for at least 15 minutes
– Wash the skin using soap and water
– See a doctor if the irritation persists
In the event of inhalation
An open battery can cause irritation of the res-
piratory tracts and mucous membranes or an
allergic reaction.
During disassembly of the battery, a gas may
be released and irritate the throat.
– Carry the person into the open air
– See a doctor as quickly as possible
In the event of ingestion
– Rinse the mouth thoroughly with water
– Drink lots of water
– Do not make the person vomit
– See a doctor as quickly as possible
In the event of a fire
If a fire breaks out, follow these instructions:
For a small fire:
– Use class D fire extinguishers or inert gas,
carbon dioxide, powder or foam fire extin-
guishers
– Establish a safety perimeter of five metres
around the battery
– Call the emergency services and tell them
that it is a lithium-ion battery fire
– After extinguishing the fire, do not reuse the
battery. Contact the after-sales service de-
partment.
For a large fire:
– Establish a safety perimeter of five metres
around the battery
– Call the emergency services and tell them
that it is a lithium-ion battery fire
Special fire-fighting procedures (intervention
of firefighters):
●
Firefighters must wear self-contained
breathing apparatus
●
Use an approved mask to avoid inhalation
of toxic fumes
●
Wear protective clothing and equipment to
avoid accidental bodily contact with the
electrolyte solution
●
All the types of extinguishing agents given
above can be used on the batteries
●
Use a large amount of water to cool the out-
side of the batteries if they are exposed to
fire to prevent them rupturing
– After extinguishing the fire, do not reuse the
battery. Contact the after-sales service de-
partment.
DANGER
Electrical risk
Do not use water on connected batteries in the
charging room.
Operation
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Handling of the Lithium-Ion battery
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