XOLTA BAT-5 - Page 5

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Despite all these built-in safety measures, emergency situations can still occur. In such emergencies, the
actions to take are as follows:
LEAKAGE
Toxic electrolyte leaking from the battery pack. Electrolyte is corrosive and odorous
ACTION
• Avoid any contact with the leaking liquid or gas.
– In case of electrolyte inhalation – seek immediate medical help.
– In case of electrolyte coming into contact with skin - wash thoroughly with water and soap and seek
medical help.
– In case of electrolyte coming into contact with eyes - rinse eyes with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical help.
– In case of electrolyte ingestion / swallowing - force vomiting and seek immediate medical help.
• If installed inside:
- Leave the room and do not re-enter it.
- Ventilate the room if possible.
• Contact XOLTA.
FIRE
Fire may occur as a consequence of physical damage or external sources of heat and re. Hazardous
fumes such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons are emitted during battery res.
ACTION
• Disconnect the power from the battery system at the electrical panel (if possible without getting too close
to the battery and without inhaling fumes).
• Never try to extinguish a battery re yourself. If battery cells catch re, only qualied reghting personnel
with appropriate protective equipment should attempt to extinguish the re. Keep away from battery res
and contact emergency reghters.
• If components other than battery cells catch re, then ABC or carbon dioxide extinguishers can be used
to extinguish the re.
• Keep away from the battery and contact XOLTA.
IMMERSION IN WATER
Immersing the XOLTA Compact BESS in water risks causing a short-circuit and damage to the battery system.
ACTION
• Do not try to access the XOLTA Compact BESS.
• Disconnect the power (if possible without coming close to the battery).
• Never use a ooded battery system again – the system must be decommissioned.
• Keep away from the battery and contact XOLTA.