1.3 Emergency Situation
Despite of its careful and professional protection design against any hazard results,
damage of the battery may still occur. If a small amount of battery electrolyte is
released due to a serious damage of the outer casing; or if the battery explodes due
to not being treated timely after a fire breaks out nearby, and leaks out poisonous
gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and etc., the following actions are
recommended:
1
）
Eye contact: Rinse eyes with a large amount of running water and seek
medical advice.
2
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Contact with skin: Wash the contacted area with soap thoroughly and seek
medical advice.
3
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Inhalation: If you feel discomfort, dizziness or vomiting, seek medical
advice immediately.
4
）
Use a FM-200 or Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishers to extinguish
the fire if there is a fire in the area where the battery pack is installed. Wear a gas
mask and avoid inhaling toxic gases and harmful substances produced by the fire.
5
）
Use an ABC fire extinguisher, if the fire is not caused by battery and not
spread to it yet.
•If a fire has just occurred, try to disconnect the battery circuit breaker and cut
off the power supply first, but only if you can do so without endangering
yourself.
•If the battery is on fire, do not attempt to extinguish the fire and evacuate the
crowd immediately.
Potential danger of damaged battery:
Chemical Hazard: Despite of its careful and professional protection design
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